Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Chocoholic’ – 14cm

A tight, compact, low growing perennial which can be deciduous in cooler climates. In late Summer through Autumn, airy floral displays of deep red-brown flowers appear. Great for attracting friendly pollinators to the garden and for cut flower displays. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a dense, bush growth habit. Moderate water requirements once established. The plant will benefit from deep soakings in the Summer months.

Position: Full sun

Height: 40cm

Width: 60cm

Garden Uses:

• • Potted Displays

  • Mass plantings

  • Border plant

  • Bee attracting

  • Filler plant

  • Cottage gardens

Planting Tips:
Prepare the soil before planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost will help to condition and revitalise tired soils. If adding organic matter to your soil, make sure to blend the compost or animal manure with pre-existing soil, mixing/digging it together thoroughly. Dig a wider hole, but not deeper, than the pot’s original size has come in. Position the plant in the hole, backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Do not bury the graft of the plant. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

Suppose planting into a pot. The container chosen is large enough to accommodate the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container that is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.

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