{"product_id":"chocolate-cosmos-seeds-cosmos-atrosanguineus","title":"Chocolate Cosmos Seeds — Cosmos atrosanguineus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Rarest Chocolate in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like \u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Cosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCosmos atrosanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e) — a plant so extraordinary it almost defies belief. Deep, velvety burgundy-brown flowers with a warm, unmistakable chocolate fragrance that drifts through the garden on a warm summer evening. Growing to around \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm in bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a compact and elegant plant that fits beautifully into borders, pots, and cottage garden arrangements. A tender perennial native to Mexico, Chocolate Cosmos is notoriously difficult to set seed — most plants are sterile — making viable seed genuinely rare and precious. These seeds have been carefully home-harvested and tested from our own plants, making each packet a true collector's find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine chocolate fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm, sweet, and unmistakable on a sunny day; one of the most extraordinary scents in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally rare seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — most Chocolate Cosmos plants are sterile and set no seed; viable seed is a genuine collector's item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eStunning deep burgundy-brown blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — velvety, richly coloured flowers unlike anything else in the cottage garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact grower\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches around 30 cm in bloom; perfect for pots, borders, and cottage garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — elegant and unusual in arrangements, especially paired with soft pinks and creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦋 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies are drawn to the rich, open blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms prolifically from summer through to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors in early spring (Sep-Nov) in seed-raising mix, pressing seeds lightly onto the surface — they need light to germinate. Keep warm (18–22°C) and moist. Expect germination in \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Germination can be variable — patience is rewarded. Transplant seedlings to a warm, sheltered, sunny position with well-drained soil once all frost risk has passed. Chocolate Cosmos is frost-tender, so in cooler NZ regions treat as an annual or lift and overwinter tubers indoors. In frost-free areas it may return as a perennial. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These seeds have been home-harvested from our own plants — a rare opportunity as Chocolate Cosmos very seldom sets viable seed. Germination rates may vary; sow all seeds for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Chocolate Cosmos (\u003cem\u003eCosmos atrosanguineus\u003c\/em\u003e). Due to the rarity of viable seed, quantities are very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45357112197189,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_03b9c3e5-98c4-4868-a737-8078fa4d3acd.png?v=1784156679","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chocolate-cosmos-seeds-cosmos-atrosanguineus","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}