SPECIAL QUALITIES

Chocolate Cosmos is an easy to grow perennial with attractive crimson flowers that have a wonderful chocolate fragrance.

FLOWERS

Single maroon-crimson flowers in late summer and autumn.

POSITION & USES

Will grow in normal garden soil that is moist but not wet. Looks best at the front of the bed or en masse to heighten the effect of the scent.

CULTIVATION

Plant out in spring and summer in well drained but moist beds or large pots with good quality potting mix. Water well at planting and in hot dry weather.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes