Cosmos bipinnatus 'Seashells Mix'
Garden Cosmos
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Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Seashells Mix') - Description
Flowers 3" across, petals lightly rolled like seashells in creamy and pastel white, pink, rose and carmine. Bright, colorful daisy-like blooms on tall stems with ferny leaves. Height 4'. GARDEN HINTS: Tolerates poor soil, heat and drought. Sow directly in the garden, where you want them to grow, after last spring frost. Grows best in full sun.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Seashells Mix') - 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 'Seashells Mix') - 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 'Seashells Mix') - Planting
Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Seashells Mix') - Pest
Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Seashells Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.
