
COSMOS atrosanguineus 'Cherry Chocolate'

Cherry-red flowers with chocolate scent.
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Good to know
2nd place at Chelsea 2024 for plant of the year. Bred by Charles Valin -
Red
Cherry red flowers at about 7cm across -
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Height
0.45m -
Spread
0.3m -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Protect tuber in winter with mulch or cloche -
Scented flowersChocolate scent
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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