A erect then spreading perennial with dark green leaves and cup-shaped, chocolate-scented maroon flowerheads with slightly darker centres. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cosmos atrosanguineus
A erect then spreading perennial with dark green leaves and cup-shaped, chocolate-scented maroon flowerheads with slightly darker centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Cosmos |
|---|---|
| Species | atrosanguineus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | maroon |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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