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cosmea Sensation Series | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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cosmea Sensation Series

Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

Sensation Series are half-hardy annuals with fine, feathery foliage and, from summer into early autumn, single flowers, to 9cm in diameter, in shades of pink, red and white that are borne on stems to 1.2m tall

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 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 FacingSouth FacingWest 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

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years