Cuttings cosmos

Has anyone taken cuttings from Cosmos chocolate? If so what were the results?

Isn't it a annual? I've never taken cuttings from it so I don't know but if it's an annual I dont think cuttings would be the way to go.

Found this info on the internet
Chocolate cosmoses propagate by branching off the main tuberous root. When the whole mass gets large enough, every few years, consider dividing up the root and replanting as several different plants.

I have this plant in my greenhouse, which I keep just above freezing.I understand that I treat this plant just as I would treat a dahlia. I do take cuttings from Dahlia's which works fine. Just wondered of anyone succeeded with cuttings.

I'm I correct in assuming this is not a true cosmo?

THE correct name is cosmos atrosanguinea. Just wondered of someone had succeeded by taling cuttings.

It probably would not hurt to try. I have had zinnia plants get big and flop over and have had success growing them from the broken off stem. I would give it a try, it won't hurt anything.
Just bury the cutting and keep it moist. I think it is fun to experiment. I never knew a zinnia would root and was just having fun experimenting.

Hallo Wendy

I did try putting them in rooting soil , but after 2 weeks they rotted away. Will try again this summer when the time, more light, is better. Thanks for your help.

I have been raising this plant for several years...the only successful manner of propagation that I have found is by division of the tuber. Since it is grows and matures very slowly, this can only occur every three years or so.

I have also found the plant to be rather sensitive and not entirely hardy in the landscape. It can not sustain freezing, hot sun, clay, poor drainage or dry soil so placement in the garden is critical for success...as a landscaper, the plant's coloration provides no contrast in shade, but it can not sustain sun so it proves to be a poor choice due to it's cultural requirements...I often place it into a large container in 50% compost so that the plant can be moved to meet its demands.

Chocolate cosmos is neither chocolate nor a cosmos. After 12 years of growing it, I have never detected a scent of any kind. The name is given for the coloration of the bloom, which is not chocolate. The color is actually a dark red and the plant vegetation often dies back several times during the year...blooming is not vigorous, but it does have a long blooming period.

This plant is a product of our excellent marketing systems in the US...good luck.