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Cosmos

( Cosmos bipinnatus )

Plant Detail


Features

Saucer-like blooms stand out against a backdrop of fine, airy foliage. This Mexican native looks striking when planted en mass or filling out mixed plantings. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering. May reseed, for a surprise return next season, if dried flower heads are left intact.

Uses

Ideal choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Superb backing plant for mixed borders. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets.


Care Instruction


 Plant Feed

     Fertilize regularly for best display.

 Watering

     Keep well-watered.

 Soil

     Fertile, well-drained soil.

 Sun light

     Full Sun

Basic Care Summary

Very easy to grow in virtually any location. Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.