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This Fall-Blooming Perennial Will Fill Your Garden With A Sweet Chocolate Aroma And Rich Color
06.09.2024 - 02:28 / southernliving.com / Kim Toscano
Looking for something unusual to grow in the garden? Look no further than chocolate cosmos, a tuberous perennial with velvety blooms and a decadent fragrance. With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike. The blooms make fragrant cutting for the vase and plants perform beautifully in containers, where their scent can be enjoyed on patios and balconies. Bring the beauty and aroma of chocolate cosmos to your own garden by learning how to grow and care for these unique bloomers.
Chocolate cosmos are native to Mexico and thrive in sunshine and warm soil. They are fairly drought tolerant once established and don’t require much pampering. Chocolate cosmos make a great addition to cottage gardens, butterfly plantings, cutting gardens, and containers. They can be grown outdoors year round in zones 9-11 (8 with protection) and must be lifted for winter storage elsewhere.
Light
Chocolate cosmos perform best with all day sun. Plant them in a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Soil
Good drainage is essential for maintaining healthy chocolate cosmos. Plant them in sandy or loamy soil with average fertility and good drainage.
Water
Chocolate cosmos tolerate dry conditions once established, but thrive with regular irrigation. Avoid overwatering plants as wet soil encourages root rot. Wait for the soil to dry slightly before watering.
Temperature And Humidity
The fragrance of these heat-loving plants is most pronounced on warm sunny days. In cool locations, chocolate cosmos perform well in sunny containers which tend to warm more
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