Garden cosmos.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 5 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Mid summer to first frost

Cuidados

Plant these in a spot that gets plenty of sun and keep the soil moderately moist while they get established. Deadhead the spent blooms to encourage the plant to keep producing new flowers throughout the season. Watch for aphids if the weather gets particularly hot and dry.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Avoid over fertilizing, as too much food leads to lush leaves but fewer flowers.

Poda

Regularly pinch back stems and remove faded flowers to promote bushier growth.

Trasplante

As annuals, these are typically grown in the ground and do not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining, average soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.5

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Annual, completes its life cycle in one season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

Cosmos bipinnatus is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The seeds are small and could pose a choking hazard if ingested by very young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some people may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilidad

While the flowers are generally considered edible, ensure they are grown without synthetic pesticides.

Cómo identificarla

• Feathery, fern like foliage
• Daisy shaped flower heads
• Long, slender stems
• Brightly colored petals
• Yellow central disk florets

Altura

0,6 a 1,8m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,9m

Hojas

bright green, deciduous

Flores

pink, white, red, magenta, 5 a 10cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small sap sucking insects that cluster on tender new growth.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that creates a white dusty coating on leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

They are annuals and will die with the first hard frost, so you can simply pull them up and compost them in late autumn.

En maceta

They grow well in large containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 30 centimeters deep.

Plant them in groups to provide a landing pad for pollinators and to help support each other against strong winds.

Buenas compañeras

• Zinnia — They share similar sun and water requirements for a vibrant summer display.
• Girasol — Both plants thrive in full sun and create a classic cottage garden look.

Especies parecidas

• Cosmos sulphureus — It offers similar growth habits but features warmer yellow and orange tones.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Cosmos

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mexico and parts of Central America.

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It grows in open, sunny meadows where its rapid growth allows it to outcompete other annuals.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

cut flowers, pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, annual borders

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need to fertilize my cosmos?

No, they actually prefer poor soil and will produce more foliage than flowers if fed too much.

How often should I water them?

Once established, they are quite drought tolerant and only need water during extended dry spells.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Cosmos refers to the orderly arrangement of the petals, while bipinnatus describes the twice divided, feathery leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• The name comes from the Greek word kosmos, meaning beautiful or orderly.
• They are native to Mexico and thrive in warm, sunny spots.
• Deadheading spent blooms encourages the plant to produce more flowers.
• They are excellent for beginners because they germinate quickly.

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