Cosmos atrosanguineus | Hot Chocolate Katie Smyth In summer it bears spikes

In summer it bears spikes of tiny charming lipped

heart-shaped flowers with deeply cut

Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position depending on how hot you are as some respite from the afternoon sun is appreciated in hot areas

all through spring and summer

Cosmos atrosanguineus | Hot Chocolate Katie Smyth In summer it bears spikesHeavenly scented Chocolate cosmos is absolutely gorgeous and is a must have at the front of your perennial border, where you can brush past it or bend down and sniff its rich chocolatey scent. It will grow into a substantial clump over time. Tall dark stems are topped with deep burgundy chocolate flowers which smell just like rich dark chocolate from mid summer through to autumn. Beautiful in a vase on their own, or with other summer flowers. It grows