Care Instructions for Chocolate Cosmos
One flower that will pique any gardener’s interest is the chocolate cosmos. With velvety rounded petals and dark brown centers, these unusual blossoms are a deep, rich maroon. Their vanilla-chocolate scent could be their finest quality. The blossoms of chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus), are similar to ordinary cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), but a little bit smaller, measuring an inch and a half across. Chocolate Cosmos, on the other hand, can grow as tall as 30 inches. The full sun and slightly acidic soil are the optimal conditions for growing chocolate cosmos, which are heat-loving plants that cannot survive temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Frost will kill them. The following are some recommendations for landscape maintenance services for cultivating a chocolate cosmos:
Water
Avoid overwatering since it might lead to the decomposition of their roots. In the summer, thorough watering once a week should be plenty unless there is a lot of rain. Between waterings, let the soil somewhat dry out.
Fertilizer
If you fertilize your chocolate cosmos too much, it may produce more foliage than flowers, but if you fertilize it with a little rose food in the spring, it will grow brightly colored flowers that will last until the fall.
Soil
These lovely plants will thrive in healthy soil with good drainage. A mixture of potting soil and topsoil, along with maybe adding some stones to the bottom to guarantee proper drainage, should produce decent results when growing in pots.
Light
The chocolate cosmos requires at least six hours in direct sunlight each day, much like the conventional cosmos.
Temperature and Humidity
Planting these flowers before any threat of frost has gone is not recommended since they might be frost sensitive. They can withstand dampness and thrive in moist soil, but too much moisture at the roots can damage the plant.
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