Cosmos atrosanguineus derives its Latin name from its colour of dried blood – but the plant’s popular name, chocolate cosmos, comes from its incredible chocolate fragrance
Another lovely fragrant flower in my favourite colour, it really does smell of chocolate… and vanilla! I rescued three of these plants from the market this summer when they were in a pretty dire condition (only cost me £1 each). Re-potted and given a ‘Chelsea crop’ they have flourished and rewarded me with many lovely blooms. Although not hardy so they won’t survive the winter here, I think I have had my money’s worth from them this year 🙂
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You certainly got good value for your money! 🙂 I bought a Chocolate Cosmos at Blickling…well… It’s a beautiful plant.♥ 🙂
It truly is, mine are still flowering 😀
I’ll find out on Thursday… 🙂