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Cosmos

Common Name: Cosmos
Genus: Cosmos

The ancient Greek word 'Kosmos' means 'beautiful'.

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Category: Annuals & Biennials

Height: 1.50 m (150 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)

Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Flowering Period: July to September
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Red, White, Orange, Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

There are annuals and perennials in the Cosmos genus. The flowers are saucer-shaped and can be red, pink, yellow, orange or white. The flowers are produced on tall stems during the summer months and into early autumn. The foliage of Cosmos is often fine and feathery.