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Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos sulphureus |
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Cosmos grace the garden with thier delicate flowers and whispy leaves and are a great addition to the back of any annual
flower planting as they get quite tall at up to four feet for the C. bipinnatus varieties. Colors range from white to purple and are easy to grow.
C. sulfureus has a bushier appearance with leaves more akin to those of ferns. These varieties will grow
well in shadier spots and are a bit shorter than their counterparts.
Picking Cosmos encourages more flowering so by all means add these flowers to your dinner table, but be aware they
do not last long once picked.
Bachelor's buttons make a great companion plant to Cosmos.
Cosmos appreciate a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of nutrients. When siting your Cosmos know they appreciate
full sun, though often will do fine in partially sunny spots.
Cosmos may be started indoors from seed or directly sown after danger of frost has passed.
If you want shorter plants and more bloom you may pinch your plants. This also helps prevent the need for staking
of Cosmos as they get taller.
These flowers are not very fussy and do not require much additional care.
Aphids are the most likely candidates to attack your Cosmos.
Harvest Cosmos flowers as they bloom and just before. They
do not keep long but add a graceful touch to arrangements.
Many popular varieties of Cosmos are listed below.
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Albatross Cosmos
- Cosmos bipinnatus
Price: 1.59
The Cosmos Albatross, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', is a pure white selection of the 'Early Sensation' series. Lovers of white flowers must try this Cosmos. The masses of pure white flowers are very early on this tall Cosmos variety, and the flowers are 3 to 5 inches in size. Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Bright Lights Blend Cosmos
- Cosmos sulphureus
Price: 1.79
The Cosmos Bright Lights Blend, 'Cosmos sulphureus', displays an absolutely magnificent blend of yellow, gold, and scarlet flowers. The Bright Lights Blend are "landing lights" for butterflies. Bright Lights has very vibrant, bright, bold colors compared to other Cosmos. The 2 to 3 inch flowers adorn the 3 foot semi-dwarf plant.They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Candy Stripe Cosmos
- Cosmos bipinnatus
Price: 1.69
The Cosmos Candy Stripe, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', has markings that are truly unique and vary with each flower. It displays a white background color with rose stripes and markings on flowers that are 2 to 3 inches wide. The Candy Stripe almost thrives on neglect. Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Sea Shells Cosmos
- Cosmos bipinnatus
Price: 1.69
The Cosmos Sea Shells Blend, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', is a very unique Cosmos with rolled petals looking a bit like a sea shell with a yellow button eye. Solid colored flowers (and a few bicolors) of white, pink, rose, and crimson, adorn this Cosmos. The flowers are rolled quilled petals, 3 to 4 inches wide with yellow centers. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas, and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Sensation Blend Cosmos
- Cosmos bipinnatus
Price: 1.59
The Cosmos Sensation Blend,' Cosmos bipinnatus', is just what its name implies, a sensation. The Sensation Blend is a tall, colorful, wild, cheerful plant that blooms all summer. This Cosmos is tall and covered with large 3 to 4 inch white, pink, rose, and crimson flowers. Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Yellow Garden Cosmos
- Cosmos bipinnatus
Price: 2.39
The Cosmos Yellow Garden, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', has a unique, unusual soft lemon-yellow color. Yellow Garden is a very vigorous grower and blooms later that some Cosmos. And remember, neglect is the kind of care Cosmos prefer. The Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Chocolate Cosmos
- Cosmos atrosanguineus
Price: 10.69
The Chocolate Cosmos, 'Cosmos atrosanguineus' produces velvety, dahlia-like, chocolate-maroon blooms that have a delicious aroma, reminiscent of the best Belgian chocolates. These wonderful plants are particularly suitable for a border plant in any perennial garden. To minimise frost-damage, protect the tuberous roots with mulch or over-winter in a frost-free environment.
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