Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Can I start inside?

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Where should I put in my flower bed?

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long can cosmos live?

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.