Cosmos atrosanquineus is native to Mexico and some parts of the southwestern United States. It grows in the open grassland as a small plant to 60cm in height with the longer flower spikes exploding from the plant and waving in the wind.^
Cosmos 'Choca Mocha' comes from extensive breeding work and the resultant selection is very compact and multi-branching growing only to 30cm in height at most. Flowers are borne in profusion all over the plant with new flower spikes coming through regularly. In the warmer months it is always in bloom.
- Pot Size
- 14cm
- Promotional Group
- Aussie Winners (R)
- PBR
- No
- Native/Exotic
- Native
- Habit
- Perennial shrub
- Foliage
- Soft green
- Flower
- Very dark reddish black, with a chocolate scent
- Flowering Time
- Spring, summer and autumn
- Position
- Good friable soil, with compost added and slow release fertiliser
- Cultural Notes
- Plant in full sun, keep moist but not wet, dig compost into bed when planting