Follow these simple tips to create a show-stopping cosmos plant display in your home. With a little planning and care, you can have a beautiful arrangement that will last for weeks.
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Introduction
If you want to create a stunning display with your cosmos plants, there are a few things you can do to make sure they stand out. Cosmos plants are known for their colorful flowers, so choose a color scheme that will complement your other plants. You can also deadhead the spent blossoms to encourage new growth, and staking the plants will ensure that they stay upright. Follow these tips and you’ll have a beautiful cosmos plant display in no time!
What You Will Need
-A pot or container at least 12-inches wide and 12-inches deep
-All-purpose potting soil
-A shovel
-Compost (optional)
-Perlite (optional)
-Sand (optional)
-Slow-release fertilizer
-Mulch (optional)
Cosmos plants are annuals that can add color and beauty to your garden from summer to fall. They are easy to grow and maintain, making them a great choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Here is everything you need to know about how to create a stunning cosmos plant display.
Planting the Cosmos
Planting the Cosmos
Select a location for your cosmos that receives full sun for at least six to eight hours each day. The soil should be well-drained and have a neutral pH level. Add organic matter to the soil before planting, such as compost, manure or peat moss, to help retain moisture.
Space the cosmos plants 12 to 18 inches apart, depending on the mature size of the variety you are growing. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper. Gently remove the plant from its container and place it in the hole so that the top of the root ball is even with the surrounding soil. Fill in around the roots with soil, gently tamping it down as you go. Water thoroughly to settle the soil and remove any air pockets.
Caring for Your Cosmos
Your cosmos plants will need full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. They will also need well-drained soil that is kept moist but not soggy. Be sure to water your plants regularly, especially during hot summer months. Fertilize your cosmos plants every 4 weeks with a water soluble fertilizer to keep them healthy and encourage abundant blooming.
To promote bushier growth and prevent your plants from getting leggy, pinch back the tips of the main stems by about half in early summer. This will also help to encourage more branching and more flowers. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continued blooming throughout the season.
With proper care, your cosmos plants will thrive and provide you with an abundance of beautiful blooms all summer long!
Enjoying Your Cosmos
The most important thing to remember when enjoying your cosmos is to Deadhead them. What this means is that you need to cut off any spent flowers. Not only does this keep your plant from continuing to produce seeds, but it also encourages it to produce more flowers. Additionally, you should also pinch back the tips of the plants about 4-6 weeks after planting. By doing this, you will help to produce a bushier plant with more flowers. Follow these simple tips and you will be rewarded with a stunning display of cosmos that will bloom all summer long!
