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Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec'PBR) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec'PBR)

Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec'^PBR)

Fragrant

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A tuberous perennial to 50cm producing a compact clump of deeply lobed, mid-green foliage. Upright stems carry individual, very dark red, chocolate-scented, bowl-shaped flowers with golden centres from mid-summer to mid-autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch in autumn; in cold areas lift tubers before first frosts and keep frost-free over winter

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by taking basal cuttings in early spring and rooting with bottom heat

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to foot rot and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years