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yellow cosmos

Cosmos sulphureus

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

C. sulphureus is a half-hardy annual with fresh, fern-like foliage and a long flowering season. Selections are variable in height, most between 50cm and 1m, but including some dwarf forms. Flower colour is varied, in many tones of yellow, orange and red

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadheading should be carried out regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in mid spring

Pests

Aphids and slugs may be a nuisance

Diseases

Grey moulds may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalArchitectural

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years