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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Cosmos |
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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 | |
Propagation |
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