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Cosmos
atrosanguineus * Chocolate cosmos |
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the forever lure of chocolate. I love the look of chocolate cosmos but have had poor luck
in over wintering it. Cosmos atrosanguineus is marginally winter
hardy. Chocolate Cosmos dies back completely during the winter and
the tops return late in the season, be patient, but not
expectant, as I have lost it much more frequently than I have kept it going. Drainage is an absolute
requirement. If you find it and figure it for an annual you will not be
disappointed. It is worth the trouble for the show and the source of conversation
material. I bought Cosmos atrosanguineus for the chocolate scented flowers but I have yet to smell the aroma of
chocolate or find someone that did. The deep red flowers of Cosmos
atrosanguineus do give an aura of sophistication to a garden. This
plant will also be found under the name of Coreopsis sanguinea. Other Chocolate
Plants include the Chocolate Vine and the
Chocolate Lily
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