Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering mid-summer to early autumn. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: ~45 cm × 30 cm
- Flowering: Mid-Summer to Early Autumn
- Position: Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
With velvety cherry-to-wine red blooms carrying a rich chocolate scent, this compact herbaceous perennial brings both drama & delight to the summer garden. The large 7 cm flowers are held neatly on shorter stems, sitting close to the blue-green foliage for a tidy, clump-forming habit. Flowering from midsummer into autumn, it provides long-lasting colour & fragrance across patio pots, raised beds & borders—an award-winning choice that turns heads wherever it grows.
Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 2L rootball, grown in premium peat-free compost & delivered direct from our Yorkshire nursery. Already well-rooted & often in bud, it’s garden-ready on arrival, giving you an instant head start over smaller plugs. With strong stems, lush foliage & pollinator appeal (awarded 2nd place in RHS Plant of the Year 2024), this perennial cosmos promises both beauty & reliability, season after season.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | ~45 cm × 30 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming |
| Position | Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil |
| Flowering | Mid-Summer to Early Autumn |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Patio Pots, Raised Beds, Garden Borders |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.