{"product_id":"chocolate-cosmos-cosmos-atrosanguineus","title":"Chocolate Cosmos - Cosmos atrosanguineus","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Cosmos (\u003cem\u003eCosmos atrosanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the flower people lean in to smell. This Mexican perennial grows 50cm to 1m tall and wide, with ferny foliage and simple deep red-brown flowers that really do smell of chocolate. Plant it in a pot or a cottage border, close to where you walk or sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt smells of chocolate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is where the common name comes from, and it is a rare trait in a garden flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, velvety colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are a dark blood red-brown, which looks richer beside pale or silvery plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA longer flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Removing spent flowers regularly encourages more blooms, so the display lasts longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and airy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferny foliage and simple single flowers keep the plant delicate, which suits cottage planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in containers, which puts the scent at nose height and lets you move it under cover in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and mixed flower borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in drifts of three or more, near a path where the scent will reach you. The slender stems weave through other perennials without crowding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot by the door or beside a seat keeps the flowers close. Because it can be moved, it also makes winter protection easy in colder gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chocolate Cosmos in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. A light overnight frost is fine, but in cold climates protect it from longer or harder spells: lift the plant and store it under cover for winter, or add extra mulch in autumn. It dies back in winter and reshoots in spring, so expect bare ground for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, moist soil rich in organic matter gives the best result, though it tolerates most soil types and planting conditions. Dig compost through the bed before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that keep the soil evenly moist through summer rather than letting it bake dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering season. Cut the dead stems back once the plant dies down in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chocolate Cosmos as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant rather than one in flower, so plan on a few weeks of growth before the first blooms in the warmer months. Pot it up or plant it out into mulched, free-draining soil and keep the water up for its first 12 weeks. Plants travel upright in their tubes and settle quickly once watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to get flowers for months\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The scent is the reason for the common name, so plant it where you will pass it often, in a pot by a door or beside a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes through a light overnight frost. Where winters are colder, mulch heavily in autumn or lift the plant and store it under cover until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake off spent flowers regularly and keep the plant mulched and watered. That encourages a longer flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787201478975,"sku":"COS-ATR-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chocolate-cosmos-cosmos-atrosanguineus.jpg?v=1792151876","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chocolate-cosmos-cosmos-atrosanguineus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}