Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha'
chocolate cosmos
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: half hardy
A beautiful perennial, with sumptuous, velvety, bronze flowers produced above lance-shaped, blue-green foliage from June to September. The aroma of this new variety is even more chocolatey than Cosmos atrosanguineus and it's more compact too, so may not need staking. Great for growing in a sunny border and looks lovely when planted with other hot colours. To minimise frost damage, protect the tuberous roots with a cloche or overwinter in a frost-free environment. - Garden care: In autumn after the foliage has died back reduce the 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.
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hello, my cosmos arrived today and I was wondering if I could just keep it in a pot instead of planting it into the ground. if so, how big would the pot need to be and what other instructions would you haveAsked on 5/22/2013 by jay from edinburgh1 answer
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Hello,
These generally do very well in medium-sized pots (say around 30cm diameter) filled with John Innes No2 compost.Answered on 5/23/2013 by Helen from Crocus
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Over wintering Chocolate Cosmos
Hello, I wonder if you can advise me on over wintering my Chocolate Cosmos...last year I left three in the ground but only one survived. I don't seem to have any success leaving them in pots, and have tried leaving them in the garage and the shed but they seem to dry out. I have another three to over winter this year, and do not want to lose them again. Your advice would be very much appreciated Many thanks ShirleyAsked on 10/10/2009 by Anonymous1 answer
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Hello Shirley, All plants need light and water if they are to survive, so leaving them in a shed is not ideal. The chocolate cosmos are not hardy, so will need protection from the cold. You need to find a spot that is sunny and bright, but protected from the worst of the winter, and where you can get to them to water. A greenhouse or conservatory is ideal. Alternatively you could leave them in pots and cover them with fleece and hope it doesn't get too cold. They won't however be happy indoors as the central heating and low light levels will not agree with them. I hope this helps. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 10/12/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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For chocaholics, a more-compact form with redder flowers and silver-green foliage - and a stronger chocolate fragrance !
Val Bourne - Garden Writer