Plants > Climbers

yellow cosmos [Ladybird Mixed]

Cosmos sulphureus Ladybird (mixed)

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact selection to 30-50cm high and wide. Single to semi-double flowers in shades of orange, yellow and red are borne, from summer into autumn, above the divided foliage

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast 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

May be affected by grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

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