Cosmos atrosanguineus

Chocolate Cosmos

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Common Name:

Chocolate Cosmos

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Description

C. astrosanguineus bloom in late summer and fall, with deep brownish red, nearly 2 inches wide flowers with a strong perfume of chocolate.

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Blooming

Cosmos bloom in spring and summer, and come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, orange, violet, and red. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Growth

Annuals and perennials. Plants will grow to be about 2-4 in. tall with a 12-18 in. spread. Does best in full sun. Perennials are good container plants. They also work well in borders. Grow annuals in herbaceous or annual borders.

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Planting

Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Pest

Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) - Soil and irrigation

Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.