Cosmos atrosanguineus | Hot Chocolate Katie Smyth Persicaria amplexicaulis is a vigorous

Persicaria amplexicaulis is a vigorous perennial hardy upright perennial which forms bushy clumps of large green leaves with abundant stems of red flowers that sit atop the leaves

In summer it bears spikes of tiny charming lipped

How Bee-u-tiful is this

but well-drained soils

Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position depending on how hot you are as some respite from the afternoon sun is appreciated in hot areas

Cosmos atrosanguineus | Hot Chocolate Katie Smyth Persicaria amplexicaulis is a vigorousHeavenly scented Chocolate cosmos is absolutely gorgeous and is a must have at the front of your perennial border, where you can brush past it or bend down and sniff its rich chocolatey scent. It will grow into a substantial clump over time. Tall dark stems are topped with deep burgundy chocolate flowers which smell just like rich dark chocolate from mid summer through to autumn. Beautiful in a vase on their own, or with other summer flowers. It grows