Cosmos bipinnatus
No cottage garden is complete without cosmos!
These extra-large, long-flowering blooms are a sumptuous shade of pink.
They look enchanting in borders and make wonderful cut flowers.
Height: 120cm (47")
Hardiness: Annual plants
Location: Full sun
Sowing: February to April inside, April to May outside.
Spacing: 30cm (12")
Harvesting/Flowering: June to October
Tip: If you remove wilted blooms, they will flower even more!
A paradise for insects
Photos: Janina Laszlo
