Cosmos Atrosanguineus Chocamocha, also known as Chocolate Cosmos, is a tender perennial native to Mexico. Velvety deep red-brown flowers bloom from mid-summer to frost on upright stems that reach up to 30". The chocolate-scented blooms look stunning in borders and containers and are a delightful cut flower. Atrosanguineus Chocamocha requires minimal care during the growing season and is often grown as an annual in colder climates. For a colorful and visually dynamic front border or large mixed container, pair Chocolate Cosmos with Coreopsis Auriculata Nana, Argyranthemum Angelic Burgundy, and Coneflower.
Atrosanguineus Chocamocha Selling Tips
Sell Atrosanguineus Chocamocha to customers looking for an attractive flower for a border, container, or cutting garden. Any customer with a sunny landscape and a little time will enjoy the beautiful flowers and aroma of this long-blooming tuberous perennial. Chocolate Cosmos needs only moderate water, does well in full sun or part sun, and brings an exciting element of contrast to the landscape. Cutting flowers will encourage continued blooms and add a delicious aroma to a bouquet indoors.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly, especially during the first year. For perennial use, feed once in spring. Once established, water approximately weekly.
2. Deadhead blooms to encourage continuous blooming right up to the first frost.
3. Atrosanguineus Chocamocha is tuberous and a tender perennial in zones 10-11. In colder climates, treat it as an annual or dig up the tubers before the first frost and bring them inside for the winter. Store tubers in a cool, dry place and replant them in the spring after the last chance of frost has passed.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cosmos Atrosanguineus Chocamocha, use well-drained soil in full sun with medium feed (150-200 ppm nitrogen), a pH of 5.5-6.0, and an EC (via 2:1 extraction) of 0.6-0.9. Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container. You may see aphids, leaf miners, thrips, or whiteflies. Look out for leaf spot caused by Alternaria.
Flowering
Dark red-brown velvety flowers bloom from mid-summer until first frost and have a pleasing chocolate aroma.
Pinching
These plants don't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers 6-8 inches apart.
Height Control
Once roots are established, you may use B-9 or Bonzi to control height. Drought stress or negative DIF are also effective height control methods.
Pests
You may see aphids, leaf miners, thrips, and whiteflies.
Disease
Look out for leaf spot caused by the fungus Alternaria. To prevent fungus water at the base of each plant in the morning, provide adequate airflow in your greenhouse, and use preventative spray as needed.
Planting Atrosanguineus Chocamocha Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch pot. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Cosmos Atrosanguineus Chocamocha, also known as Chocolate Cosmos, is a tender perennial native to Mexico. Velvety deep red-brown flowers bloom from mid-summer to frost on upright stems that reach up to 30". The chocolate-scented blooms look stunning in borders and containers and are a delightful cut flower. Atrosanguineus Chocamocha requires minimal care during the growing season and is often grown as an annual in colder climates. For a colorful and visually dynamic front border or large mixed container, pair Chocolate Cosmos with Coreopsis Auriculata Nana, Argyranthemum Angelic Burgundy, and Coneflower.
Atrosanguineus Chocamocha Selling Tips
Sell Atrosanguineus Chocamocha to customers looking for an attractive flower for a border, container, or cutting garden. Any customer with a sunny landscape and a little time will enjoy the beautiful flowers and aroma of this long-blooming tuberous perennial. Chocolate Cosmos needs only moderate water, does well in full sun or part sun, and brings an exciting element of contrast to the landscape. Cutting flowers will encourage continued blooms and add a delicious aroma to a bouquet indoors.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly, especially during the first year. For perennial use, feed once in spring. Once established, water approximately weekly.
2. Deadhead blooms to encourage continuous blooming right up to the first frost.
3. Atrosanguineus Chocamocha is tuberous and a tender perennial in zones 10-11. In colder climates, treat it as an annual or dig up the tubers before the first frost and bring them inside for the winter. Store tubers in a cool, dry place and replant them in the spring after the last chance of frost has passed.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cosmos Atrosanguineus Chocamocha, use well-drained soil in full sun with medium feed (150-200 ppm nitrogen), a pH of 5.5-6.0, and an EC (via 2:1 extraction) of 0.6-0.9. Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container. You may see aphids, leaf miners, thrips, or whiteflies. Look out for leaf spot caused by Alternaria.
Flowering
Dark red-brown velvety flowers bloom from mid-summer until first frost and have a pleasing chocolate aroma.
Pinching
These plants don't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers 6-8 inches apart.
Height Control
Once roots are established, you may use B-9 or Bonzi to control height. Drought stress or negative DIF are also effective height control methods.
Pests
You may see aphids, leaf miners, thrips, and whiteflies.
Disease
Look out for leaf spot caused by the fungus Alternaria. To prevent fungus water at the base of each plant in the morning, provide adequate airflow in your greenhouse, and use preventative spray as needed.
Planting Atrosanguineus Chocamocha Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch pot. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
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