Cosmos

Cosmos 'Cherry Chocolate' will win you over with its distinct cherry red color and unique chocolate fragrance. Its original wild ancestors come from sunny Mexico, which is why even here it prefers full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soil. The fresh green bushes of the 'Cherry Chocolate' cultivar stand out among all chocolate cosmos with the largest flowers, which grow up to seven centimeters in diameter. You will receive a well-rooted seedling from us. You can place it on the terrace or sink it along with the pot directly into the flower bed at a spacing of about fifty centimeters, where it will beautifully complement ornamental grasses. Botanically, it is a short-lived perennial suitable for more advanced growers, as it is grown as a portable container plant. For the winter, we recommend removing it and moving it to a frost-free room; it only tolerates temperatures down to minus twelve degrees. The flowers appear from July to October and act as a magnet for pollinators. The plant does not suffer from diseases or pests and requires medium watering. The radiant cherry flowers are excellent for bouquets; cut them fully open for the vase.

Chocolate Cosmos brings a piece of exotic Mexico to the garden. This unusual species lures from a distance 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 plant from us that 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 can only withstand frost down to about -12 °C, it is most often grown as a 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 just need to remove it and store it in a frost-free room. It reliably attracts many bees and other beneficial pollinators. The dark red heads are also great for cutting. In a vase, they create an impressive contrast to more delicate light flowers and stay fresh for many days. Cosmos does not require any complicated care regarding pests or diseases, so even those just starting with similar container species will soon become friends with it.

Chocolate Cosmos is an interesting perennial originating from sunny Mexico, where it grows in warmer regions in full sun in permeable sandy or loamy soil. It didn't get its name by accident; its velvety burgundy flowers emit a very striking scent reminiscent of dark chocolate. You will receive a mature potted seedling from us that just needs to be transplanted. Because the plant can only withstand frost down to -12 °C, it requires slightly more advanced care and is most often grown as a portable plant. It will thrive in a larger container on a sunny terrace, or you can simply sink the pot into a perennial flower bed. Before the onset of winter, you can easily remove it and store it in a cool, frost-free room. From July to October, Cosmos will reward you with a rich profusion 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 wonderful in summer bouquets and remain beautiful in a vase for many days.