Cosmos
Cosmos is a wild and wonderful flower! Some of the species can be a bit neater than others , but overall I have found this flower to be an exuberant addition in the garden .
I've used taller single flower varieties in my informal cottage gardens;the leggy loose feel is reminiscent of the old Victorian garden flower beds.
The shorter 12" plants are better suited if you want a more formal feel.
The flower will produce bonus seedlings the next year with hardly any work on your part.
These are great for cut flowers.
Color
These cheery bright flowers are available in yellow, red, white, orange, pink and purple. All have a bright yellow center. So cute!
Blooming Period
Summer until the first frost.
Height
Mature height from 12 to 72 "
Uses
Use in full sun gardens
Make beautiful cut flower centerpiece in an
antique vase ( reminds me of my grandmas house)
Plant enmasse for an old time cottage garden feel
Attracts butterflies
The dwarf variety look best in container gardens
Care
Very low maintenance. Pinch back early in the season to produce stronger, fuller plants.
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