It seems like only yesterday that cosmos was only available in summer, and came in incongruent shades of purple, lavender and white, on ungainly, lanky and weak stems. Today Mayesh Wholesale Florist has several “new” varieties, preeminently Apricot Cosmos(C. sulphureus) and Chocolate Cosmos.
Actually, there is nothing new about them at all, in fact, having been introduced into Europe in 1835 from Mexico. These cosmos have now enjoyed a renaissance, especially since jewel tones are now most fashionable. The colors of these two varieties are ideal for fall, but are available from mid-summer until the first frosts arrive. In California, of course, that is well into December.
Cosmos, Apricot