Cosmos ‘Brownie’

Cosmos atrosanguineus

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Heat-loving
  • Suitable for containers

Description

This exciting introduction from Thompson & Morgan is the first ever chocolate cosmos available from seed. Dark, ferny foliage reveals petite, rich reddish-cocoa blooms that churn out flowers in the heat of summer and autumn. Petals look like they’ve been trimmed with pinking shears, and children love the scent of the flowers—just like dark chocolate. ‘Brownie’ has long, strong, wiry stems up to 2 ft in length, and looks stunning in both bouquets and containers.

Details

Plant type: annual/tender perennial
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Cosmos can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when buds are just cracking, but haven’t fully opened. For double varieties, let open halfway before picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.

Details

Description

This exciting introduction from Thompson & Morgan is the first ever chocolate cosmos available from seed. Dark, ferny foliage reveals petite, rich reddish-cocoa blooms that churn out flowers in the heat of summer and autumn. Petals look like they’ve been trimmed with pinking shears, and children love the scent of the flowers—just like dark chocolate. ‘Brownie’ has long, strong, wiry stems up to 2 ft in length, and looks stunning in both bouquets and containers.

Details

Plant type: annual/tender perennial
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Cosmos can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when buds are just cracking, but haven’t fully opened. For double varieties, let open halfway before picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.

Sources

How to Grow

Summer Mini Course

Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers

In our three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.