What flowers pair well with cosmos?
Cosmos are versatile companions, thanks to their (usually) simple flower shape, upright habit and feathery foliage. They match well with dahlias, zinnias and marigolds—all of which also trace their roots to Mexico and whose flowers can have a similar shape and size to cosmos (depending on type).
How tall does cosmos Sonata grow?
Strong stems and a long vase life make this compact annual ideal for cutting for a colourful bouquet. Cosmos ‘Sonata Series Mixed’ is particularly useful for exposed positions. Height: Up to 60cm (24″). Spread: 45cm (18″).
How do you make a cosmos bushier?
As you plant the Cosmos plants into the garden it is advisable to pinch out the growing tip of each stem. Pinching out involves squeezing the growing tip off between your finger and thumb. This reduces the plant size and will encourage the plant to grow side shoots giving bushy growth.
Will cosmos survive the winter?
They are not hardy and if you leave them in your borders over winter there is a real chance they will be killed by a sharp frost, or rot in cold wet soil.
Should I cut back my cosmos?
Growth Habit: Cosmos are multi-branching plants, with hollow tubular stems. Keep the flowers cut back after first bloom, to prompt new and continuous growth. After your Cosmos is well established, instead of just removing the blossoms, trim a third of the way down.
What looks nice with cosmos?
With their bright, open, daisy like flowers and fern like leaves, cosmos are a welcome sight in any garden. They also work well in the vegetable garden. By companion planting cosmos with your vegetables you will grow healthier food and have a pretty display.
Can cosmos grow in shade?
Light: Cosmos prefer full sun conditions, except in extreme heat where they can tolerate part shade. Soil: Prepare the garden with loose, weed-free soil. Cosmos prefer dry, arid soil over wet conditions. Soil that is too moist may lead to disease.
What kind of flower is a Cosmos bipinnatus?
Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Series Mexican Aster Sonata Series Early, compact and very floriferous, Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Series are dwarf, bushy, half-hardy annuals boasting masses of single, pure white, soft pink and carmine flowers, up to 3 in. (7cm), with golden centers.
How tall does a cosmos Sonata series mixed get?
An award winning variety in a superb mixture of colours. This beautiful dwarf Cosmos reaches a maximum height of 60cm (24″) making it perfectly proportioned for sunny borders and containers. The 8cm (3″) wide, daisy-like blooms of Cosmos ‘Sonata Series Mixed’ float above the finest lacy foliage.
How big does a bipinnatus Sonata flower get?
Early, compact and very floriferous, Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Series are dwarf, bushy, half-hardy annuals boasting masses of single, pure white, soft pink and carmine flowers, up to 3 in. (7cm), with golden centers.