Indulge Your Senses with Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’

Few plants combine colour and fragrance quite like Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’. With velvety cherry-to-wine red blooms carrying a rich, decadent chocolate scent, this compact herbaceous perennial brings both drama and delight to the summer garden. Unlike the taller, more sprawling varieties, ‘Cherry Chocolate’ is a refined award-winner, featuring large 7 cm flowers held neatly on shorter stems. These striking blossoms sit close to the tidy, blue-green foliage, creating a beautiful clump-forming habit that provides long-lasting interest from midsummer right through to the first frosts of autumn.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh, and fully established 2L rootball, grown in premium peat-free compost and delivered direct from our Yorkshire nursery. Already well-rooted and often arriving in bud, it is garden-ready on arrival, giving you an instant head start over smaller plugs or seedlings. With strong stems, lush foliage, and exceptional pollinator appeal—having been awarded 2nd place in RHS Plant of the Year 2024—this perennial cosmos promises both sophisticated beauty and reliable performance season after season.

Key features:

• Rich Chocolate Fragrance: Unique, cocoa-scented blooms that add a sensory layer to your garden.

• Award-Winning Variety: Voted 2nd place in RHS Plant of the Year 2024 for its beauty and habit.

• Established 2L Pots: Mature, well-rooted plants for immediate garden impact and strong flowering.

• Compact & Tidy: A controlled growth habit that is perfect for smaller spaces and decorative pots.

• Long-Lasting Colour: Produces a continuous flush of velvety red flowers from July to October.

Perfect for:

• Patio Pots: Its compact size and intoxicating scent make it ideal for seating areas.

• Raised Beds: Adding a layer of rich, dark colour at a height where the fragrance can be enjoyed.

• Sensory Gardens: Specifically chosen for its unique chocolate-like aroma.

• Wildlife Gardens: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Specifications

• Common Names: Chocolate Cosmos, Cherry Chocolate Cosmos, Velvety Cosmos

• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 45 cm × 30 cm

• Growth Habit: Upright, Compact Clump-Forming Perennial

• Flowering Time: Mid-Summer to Early Autumn

• Planting Position: Full Sun; Well-Drained Soil

• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators

• Type: Hardy Perennial

• Foliage: Blue-Green, Fine & Tidy

• Supplied as: 2L Peat-Free Rootball (Plastic-Free Packaging)

At The Rose Press Garden, we love...
The way 'Cherry Chocolate' stops people in their tracks. It’s not just the deep, velvety red colour that draws you in, but that unmistakable chocolate scent that catches the breeze. We love providing these in 2L rootballs because this variety is all about the "luxury" experience; having a sturdy, well-established plant means you can start enjoying those fragrant, high-end blooms almost the moment you tuck it into your favourite patio pot.

At Plants By Post, we strive to provide you with fast and reliable delivery options to ensure your plants arrive fresh and ready to thrive. We offer several delivery methods to suit your needs:

Standard Delivery (£5.95, 3-5 days)

• Our standard delivery option is perfect for those who aren't in a rush and want to enjoy affordable shipping. Your order will typically arrive within 3 to 5 business days.

Specified Delivery Day - Monday to Friday (£7.50)

• Need your plants to arrive on a specific weekday? Choose our specified delivery day option for just £7.50. Simply select your preferred delivery date during checkout, and we'll ensure your plants arrive precisely when you need them.

Specified Delivery Day - Weekends (£9.50)

• For added convenience, we also offer weekend delivery options for those busy weekdays. Select your preferred Saturday or Sunday delivery date during checkout for just £9.50.

Courier Partners

• We partner with trusted couriers such as DPD, Royal Mail, and Parcelforce to ensure safe and timely delivery of your plants. For larger items, Parcelforce handles the shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition.

Tracking Your Order

• Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive a tracking number via email, allowing you to monitor the progress of your delivery every step of the way.

Delivery Restrictions

• Please note that we currently only offer delivery within the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver to international addresses or PO boxes at this time.

If you have any questions or special delivery requests, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly customer service team. Thank you for choosing Plants By Post for all your greenery needs 

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Whether it's a damaged plant upon arrival, an order mix-up, or any other issue, we'll work tirelessly to resolve it promptly and to your satisfaction. Your happiness is our priority, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure that you're delighted with every aspect of your Plants By Post experience.

So shop with confidence, knowing that we stand behind our products and our service. Your trust means everything to us, and we'll always do our best to exceed your expectations and put any bad experience right. Thank you for choosing Plants By Post. 

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