Cosmos
‘Chocoholic’
- Long display of deep brown coloured flowers with light chocolate scent.
- Fantastic pollinator plant.
- Easy to grow in gardens or containers,
Botanical name Cosmos atrosanguineus Chocoholic
Botanical name Cosmos atrosanguineus Chocoholic
Plant uses
- Mass plant against solid coloured walls or backgrounds for dynamic effect
- Contemporary gardens, mixed perennial borders or butterfly attracting gardens.
- Containers or general garden use
Cultural care
Grows well in most soil types which are moist but well draining in a sunny location.
Lightly prune after main flowering to help maintain a dense, neat habit and encourage further flowering. An application of slow release fertiliser during spring would be beneficial.