Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate cosmos is a coveted rarity: small, velvety daisy flowers in deep maroon-brown that carry a genuine scent of chocolate and vanilla. Florists treasure it for luxury and editorial work where its moody, near-black tone and unique fragrance set an arrangement apart. The blooms sit on fine, dark stems and read as jewel-like accents rather than mass flowers. Delicate, seasonal and premium-priced, it is a designer's flower for intimate, sophisticated palettes.
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mexico |
| Peak season | July, August, September |
| Availability | June, July, August, September, October |
| Stem length | 30–50 cm |
| Vase life | 5–7 days |
| Colors | burgundy, brown, red, black |
| Price tier | premium |
Cut the slender stems on an angle and condition in cool, clean water with flower food before arranging. Strip lower foliage and handle the delicate blooms gently, as they bruise easily. Keep chocolate cosmos cool and well watered; picking flowers that have just opened gives the longest display and the strongest cocoa-vanilla scent.
- •Handle the fragile blooms gently
- •Condition in cool clean water first
- •Strip lower foliage
- •Keep cool to preserve the scent
- •Pick freshly opened flowers
