Cosmos

Growing from seed

Start Cosmos indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 70 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Cosmos attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Coral Bells
  • ❧Cosmos draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Cosmos
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  Lingonberry
  

  LingonberryGreat pair

  • ❧Cosmos attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Lingonberry
  • ❧Cosmos draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Lingonberry acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Cosmos
• Great pair

  • ❧Cosmos attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Red Mustard
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Cosmos
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Cosmos

How to grow Cosmos

1. Sow6 weeks before frost
2. Germinates10 days
3. Space30 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~70 days

Water: Low · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Well-draining, light soil. Tolerates poor to moderate fertility. pH 6.0-7.5. Avoid heavy, wet soil.