Cosmos

Chocolate Cosmos brings a piece of exotic Mexico to gardens. This unusual species attracts from afar with its typical scent reminiscent of dark chocolate, and the 'Eclipse' cultivar adds stunning velvety flowers in a dark burgundy color. You will receive a rooted seedling from us, which you can easily transplant according to your needs. Given its origin, it loves full sun and well-drained, slightly moist soil. It grows as a short-lived perennial, and because it only tolerates frost down to about minus twelve degrees, it is most often grown as a portable container plant. It looks great in a large pot on a balcony or terrace, but you can also hide it with the container in a flower bed among ornamental grasses, where it will bloom continuously from July to October. With the arrival of winter, you simply take it out and store it in a frost-free room. It reliably attracts many bees and other beneficial pollinators. Furthermore, the dark red flower heads are perfect for cutting. In a vase, they create an impressive contrast to more delicate light flowers and stay fresh for many days. The cosmos doesn't need any complex pest or disease care, so even someone who is just starting with similar portable species will quickly make friends with it.

Chocolate Cosmos is an interesting perennial originating from sunny Mexico, where it grows in warmer areas in full sun in well-drained sandy and loamy soil. It did not earn its name by chance, as its velvety burgundy flowers emit a very striking scent reminiscent of dark chocolate. From us, you will receive a fully grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted. Because the plant can only handle frosts down to minus twelve degrees, it requires somewhat more advanced care and is most often grown as a container plant. It will thrive wonderfully in a larger pot on a sunny terrace, or you can simply sink the pot into a perennial bed. Before winter arrives, you can easily remove it and store it in a cool, frost-free room. From July to October, the cosmos will reward you with a rich flood of flowers that reliably attract bees and butterflies. It is a healthy plant that does not suffer from diseases or pests. The fragrant flowers on sturdy stems look beautiful in summer bouquets and will stay beautiful in a vase for many days.