{"title":"Annual Cosmos","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eGenus: Cosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmos\u003cbr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico, Central America, and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eCosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e are annual flowering plants prized for their long-lasting, daisy-like blooms and fine, feathery foliage. The two most commonly grown species are \u003cem data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e, with large, pastel-coloured flowers in pinks, whites, and purples, and \u003cem data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e, which bears bold orange and yellow blooms. Cosmos plants have an upright, branching habit and typically grow between 60 cm to 1.2 m (2 to 4 feet) tall, depending on the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eWith their open, nectar-rich flowers, they are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eCosmos thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003epoor to average, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e—in fact, they bloom best in leaner soils. They’re drought-tolerant once established and rarely troubled by pests or diseases. Overwatering or overly rich soil can lead to more foliage than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eThey benefit from deadheading, though they’ll bloom for weeks even without it. Taller varieties may need staking in windy sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eThe name \"Cosmos\" comes from the Greek word for harmony or order, referring to the evenly spaced petals of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eCosmos self-seed readily, making them a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eTheir cut flowers last well in vases, making them a favourite for fresh floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eThey’re an excellent companion plant in vegetable gardens, drawing in beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/annual-cosmos.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}