Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec')
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec') (Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec'))
- Genus
- Cosmos
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec')
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec')
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Cosmos atrosanguineus Eclipse ('Hamcoec') care guide
- Keep compost lightly moist, never fully drying out while blooming
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost lightly moist, never fully drying out while blooming
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak flowering feed every two to three weeks in active bloom
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationSee sowing seeds indoors
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot rot and grey moulds
Pests
Generally pest-free
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