How to plant and grow cosmos
Even if you only have a tiny garden – or just some pots – you have to grow at least one cosmos. They are the lowest maintenance,...
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Classic white flowers of Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity' provide a wonderful contrast against the carmine-edged petals of Comos bipinnatus 'Candy Stripe'. A beautiful combination.
This collection contains:
Genus | Cosmos |
Group/Species | bipinnatus |
Variety | Candy Stripe, Purity |
Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
Common Name | Cosmos |
Border Position | Middle |
Soil Type | Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained |
Height | 1m (3ft 3in) |
Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant out after risk of frosts in to sunny, well-drained position. Sow under cover March-April or direct April-June. |
Care Tips | Pinch out tips at 15-20cm to encourage bushier plants. Needs staking. Pick or dead-head regularly to prolong flowering. |
Flowering | July - October |
Vase Life | Strip the bottom leaves then sear the stem ends in boiling water for 10-15 seconds. |
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Even if you only have a tiny garden – or just some pots – you have to grow at least one cosmos. They are the lowest maintenance,...
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Essential Cosmos Collection reviews
Reviewed 9th August 2019 by Stella Not done too well. Plants smaller than expected. |
Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Elizabeth Good compact early and continuous flowering, which means a lot of deadheading! |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jenny Great products, thriving in garden! Arrived promptly and well packaged. |