Description
Annual
Height 3 feet
Cosmos reach the height of their beauty in the autumn when they become one of the dominant flowers in the garden. Given plenty of room, the tall plants branch freely producing abundant flowers. Heat and drought resistant. Excellent in large beds as well as for cutting.
SOWINGSow seed outdoors when danger of frost is past or start indoors about 3 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 2 feet apart spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover seed withinch of fine soil well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow.
THINNINGWhen plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 1 to 2 feet apart.
GERMINATIONGerminates in 8 to 15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKSContinues to bloom until frost, if flowers are kept picked. Does well in any sunny location.
