Cosmos
Cosmos are graceful annuals producing delicate, daisy-like flowers on airy stems in shades of pink, red, orange, purple, and white. Heat and drought tolerant, they bloom prolifically from summer until frost.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- annual
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU cosmos-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“The name means 'harmony' and 'order' from the Greek, reflecting its perfect symmetry.”
- Order
- Harmony
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant saplings in garden beds in mid-May after all spring frost risks have cleared.
- 2
Feathery foliage grows rapidly in June, followed by prolific daisy-like blooms from July to October.
- 3
Tolerates poor soil and summer heat without extra fertilizer.
- 4
Blackens quickly with first hard frost in late October or November; collect seeds before freeze.
Care Instructions
Irrigate deeply 1-2 times weekly depending on heat and soil drainage.
Deadhead regularly to push continued flowering.
Feed with balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during active bloom.
Inspect weekly for aphids/mites and manage early with IPM methods.