Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights'
Garden Cosmos
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Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Description
Lacy foliage and silky flowers give an airy touch to the garden from midsummer to frost. Wonderful for cutting. Tolerates poor soil, heat and humidity. Easy to grow. Grows best in full sun. Attracts Butterflies. Proven tops for performance and adaptability. Height 3'. Space 12-15" apart. Start outdoors after danger of frost.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Blooming
Cosmos bloom in spring and summer, and come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, orange, violet, and red. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Growth
Annuals and perennials. Plants will grow to be about 2-4 in. tall with a 12-18 in. spread. Does best in full sun. Perennials are good container plants. They also work well in borders. Grow annuals in herbaceous or annual borders.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Planting
Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Pest
Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bright Lights') - Soil and irrigation
Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.
