Cosmos atrosanguineus
chocolate cosmos
£0.00
- size:
- 9cm pot
- available within:
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: half hardy
These velvety, dahlia-like, chocolate-maroon flowers have a delicious aroma, reminiscent of the best Belgian chocolates. One of our recommended plants, they're particularly suitable for a sunny, exotic garden or a planting scheme based on 'hot' colours. - Garden care: In autumn after the foliage has died back, reducethe stems to within 5cm (2in) of the roots. Lay in a tray of soil or compost and over-winter in a frost-free environment until early spring.
- Eventual Height: 0.75m
- Eventual Spread: 0.45m