Cosmos atrosanguineus - Chocolate Cosmos
Botanical name       : Cosmos atrosanguineusÂ
Common name          : Chocolate Cosmos, Mexican AsterÂ
Colour               : Deep-red, BrownÂ
Flowering time       : July - OctoberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 55 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -7°C  (USDA Zone 9)Â
Spacing              : ± 25 cm (± 16 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Mexican Aster (Cosmos):Mexican Aster (Cosmos) is related to Dahlia's and are available as annuals or tubers. The latter belong to the 'antrosanguineus' group. The red-brown flowers smell of chocolate in warm sunny weather. Mexican Aster is nice to plant some in a large pot on the terrace. With its unusual colour and scent it will attract plenty of attention. Best to winter Mexican Aster in a cool, frost free spot and keep it dry. As with Dahlia's, re-plant the tubers of Mexican Aster in a pot or in the garden in March / April. Water sparingly until the plants show plenty of new growth.Chocolate Cosmos - Cosmos atrosanguineus