We're offering you a 3 or 6 Cosmos Chocamocha Plants for £8.99, saving you up to 40% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £14.99 (correct as of 24.03.2026).

Elevate Your Garden with the Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha'

Bring a touch of decadence to your garden with Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha', a compact perennial prized for its velvety deep-red flowers and unmistakable chocolate fragrance.

Why Choose Cosmos Chocamocha?

• Botanical Interest: Native to Mexico, this variety is renowned for its lush, dark blooms and alluring scent.
• Growth & Size: Forms neat clumps up to 30cm tall—ideal for patio pots, borders, or window boxes.
• Flowering Season: Produces vibrant blooms from July through September, adding colour and aroma during peak summer months.
• Scented Appeal: Each flower releases a genuine chocolate aroma that delights the senses and attracts pollinators.

Growing Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun for the richest blooms and best scent.
• Soil: Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged spots.
• Hardiness: Hardy in mild UK regions (RHS H3); protect with mulch or overwinter indoors in colder areas.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells but do not overwater—roots dislike soggy conditions.
• Feeding: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season for best results.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Best planted outdoors after the last frost (late spring).
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back stems after flowering finishes.
• Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free; watch for slugs on young growth.

Create Stunning Displays

• Add to mixed containers with lavender or salvia for a fragrant patio display.
• Makes an eye-catching border plant alongside ornamental grasses or silver-leaved foliage plants.
• The unique scent and colour make it a conversation starter at garden gatherings.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Cosmos Chocamocha?
  The ideal time is after the last frost in late spring when soil has warmed up.
• How tall and wide does this plant grow?
  This compact perennial typically reaches up to 30cm in height and spread.
• Does Cosmos Chocamocha need winter protection?
  If you live in colder areas, lift tubers after flowering and store them frost-free over winter, or mulch heavily if left in the ground.