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cosmea [Sea Shells Mixed] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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cosmea [Sea Shells Mixed]

Cosmos bipinnatus Sea Shells ('Sea Shells') (mixed)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: cosmea 'Sea Shells'

About this plant

A half-hardy annual, to 1m tall, with finely-divided, feathery foliage and blooms with fluted petals in a range of colours from white to pink to carmine red surrounding the central yellow eye

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Suited to annual or cut-flower borders or as a summer infill

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong the flowering season

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16°C in mid-spring under glass, or in situ in late spring

Pests

Aphids and slugs may be troublesome

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years