The 'chocaholics' amongst you will love the sumptuous, velvety flowers of this cosmos. Bred in the UK, its a compact, bushy plant that will be full of deep marooncoloured flowers from July to October, each one giving off the fragrance of chocolate. An ideal plant for patio containers or sunny garden borders. Ht. 30cm. Supplied as plug plants.
How did this happen, a flower that smells like chocolate? Combine the scent of chocolate, attractive velvet-soft burgundy coloured petals, neat foliage and drought resistance and you've got the perfect plant. Chocolate Cosmos or to give it it's full name, Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Dark Secret' will make a real feast for the eyes (and nose)in patio containers, mixed borders or as a bedding plant. It's happy with semi shade but loves the warmth of full sun too. Height and Spread: 50cm (19).
With rich ruby red flowers combining with a deliciously seductive chocolate aroma, Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Spellbound' is a most attractive choice for a sunny border. It is loved by pollinating insects too, so it's a great choice for a wildlife garden. The Chocolate Plant likes to grow in moist, well-drained soil and is best grown among other perennials which will support its stems. It is usually grown as an annual in the UK, but it can be kept over winter if it is grown in a pot and kept in frost free conditions. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).
Free-flowering all summer, this bright mix of Cosmos will add height and interest to your borders. Ideal in full sun positions. Makes a great cut flower. Ht. 1m-1.2m (40-48in).
A completely unique colour in Cosmos. Flowers are rich burgundy on opening and change to an antique bronze-salmon when ageing creating an attractive, two-toned effect. Very early flowering and floriferous all summer. Excellent for borders or containers
This new variety has been bred for shorter internodes, giving it a naturally bushy, dwarf habit. The blooms of Cosmos 'Apollo' are particularly large, and borne freely above a haze of delicate foliage.
Bring a soft, airy feel to beds and borders with this unique, pastel-flowered delight which blooms continuously throughout summer.
The earliest flowering cosmos on our trials! Dwarf, bushy plants produce masses of attractive red and white bicolour blooms.
A beautiful and alluring mixture of traditional cosmos and the fabulous ?Cupcakes? - a unique introduction from T&M?s own breeding programme.
Pristine white petals are fused together to form a single cup that’s distinctly different to traditional daisy varieties. The unusual blooms of Cosmos 'Cupcakes White' float above fine, airy foliage, making this a real 'head-turner'.
This elegant blend of cosmos brings together a variety of flower forms and gentle pastel shades. From the daisy like blooms of traditional cosmos to the unique, fused petals of Cosmos ?Cupcakes?, and everything in between!