Chocolate Cosmos Flower Seeds – Rare Dark Blooming Garden Variety

Overview

Chocolate Cosmos Seeds produce one of the most unique and eye-catching flowers in the garden world. Known for their velvety, deep maroon blooms and subtle chocolate-like scent, these plants add elegance and depth to any garden bed or border.

Native to Mexico, Chocolate Cosmos thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Though often grown as tender perennials in warm climates, they can also be cultivated as annuals in cooler regions. Their dark, richly colored flowers make them an exceptional choice for ornamental and cut-flower gardens.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Chocolate Cosmos seeds
• Produces dark maroon, velvety flowers with a light cocoa fragrance
• Rare and visually striking flowering variety
• Ideal for garden borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements
• Long-lasting blooms from midsummer through fall
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus)
• Seed Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones), non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost (warm-season crop)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (annual in cooler regions)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.5
• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting; lightly cover seeds with soil
• Germination Time: 10–20 days at 70–80°F
• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days from sowing
• Spacing: 12–15 inches between plants
• Plant Height: 18–30 inches tall
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
• Bloom Season: Mid-summer through early fall
• Yield: Continuous blooms throughout warm months with deadheading
• Storage Use: Seeds can be dried and stored for next season