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Cosmos sulphureus Dwarf Ladybird | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cosmos sulphureus Dwarf Ladybird

Cosmos sulphureus Dwarf Ladybird

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

Compact, bushy annuals to 35cm, with divided, fern-like leaves. Showy, semi-double flowers, in yellow, orange and red, are produced in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead regularly 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

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years