Buy Cosmea Seeds: Bring Color and Life to Your Garden

Cosmea, also known as cosmos, is a popular annual flower known for its delicate, daisy-like flowers and finely feathered leaves. The fine, airy foliage of cosmea gives the plant an elegant appearance. Cosmea blooms from July to October, providing a long-lasting display of flowers in the garden. Cosmeas are ideal for borders, cutting gardens, and as cut flowers for a beautiful bouquet. Cosmea flower seeds are perfect for use in gardens and pots, and the plant grows quickly and thrives in a variety of conditions. Sometimes the flowers need a little support or extra water, but generally they are easy to care for. Bees and butterflies love cosmea and its nectar, making the plant attractive to insects. Cosmea is drought-resistant and therefore suitable for sunny locations. Cosmeas are also ideal for containers and pots on balconies or patios. The flowers are available in various colors, including a striking red, which provides additional color accents. Some cosmos have a unique 'cupcake' shape, where the petals are curved like a cupcake holder.

Introduction to cosmea

Cosmea, or cosmos as you might also hear them called, is a truly delightful flower in your garden. This annual beauty has a lighthearted, cheerful quality and is surprisingly easy to sow—no green thumb required! Whether you want to create a cheerful border, fill a bare spot, or add a touch of color to your patio with pots, cosmea fits in anywhere and instantly brightens things up. The flowers are not only a feast for the eyes, but bees and butterflies love them too—your garden instantly comes to life with all that buzzing and fluttering. And you know what's even better? They make fantastic cut flowers: those long stems and graceful blooms look beautiful in a vase and last a long time. By occasionally pruning away the faded flowers, you can enjoy all that color for much longer. With a sunny spot and minimal fuss, cosmea is perfect for anyone who loves a vibrant, colorful garden. Because cosmos is an annual plant, you have to sow it every year to enjoy its beautiful flowers.

Why choose cosmos seeds?

• Long flowering period : Enjoy an abundance of flowers from early summer to autumn.
• Easy to grow : Cosmea seeds are light germinators and germinate quickly without much care. The seeds germinate in about 8 to 21 days, depending on the temperature.
• Attractive to pollinators : The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
• Versatility : Suitable for a variety of garden designs, from cottage gardens to modern borders.
• Cut flowers : The long stems and long-lasting flowers make them perfect for bouquets.
• Assortment of flower seeds with fast delivery : Plukkers.com offers a wide range of flower seeds, including cosmea, with fast delivery so you can quickly enjoy colorful flowers in your garden or pot.

Types of cosmos

The cosmos range is truly fantastically large and colorful – you'll be amazed! Take the classic cosmos bipinnatus, for example: it comes in so many beautiful shades, including pink, purple, yellow, and white. Do you love surprises in your garden? Then the mixes are highly recommended, where you sow different colors together. It creates such a cheerful and playful effect, as if your garden is having a party. Our favorites are the sunny yellow cosmos, the warm orange cosmos, the striking red cosmos, and of course the elegant white cosmos – each one a real eye-catcher. These plants not only grow large and bushy, but they also provide an abundance of flowers all summer long. Cosmos grows to a height of about 30 cm to 120 cm, depending on the variety. Honestly, they just keep blooming! Cosmos love a nice sunny spot and thrive in regular garden soil or sandy soil – they just don't like clay soil and wet feet (just like us, by the way). With a little love and the right spot in your garden, border or even in large pots, cosmos will bloom so profusely that you can enjoy all those cheerful colours in your garden for months.

Top 5 cosmos seeds from Plukkers.com

Our range of flower seeds consists of various types of cosmos, each with unique colours and shapes.

1. Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricot Lemonade'
   This variety has soft apricot and lemon-yellow flowers that add a warm glow to your garden. The flowers sometimes have a slightly pastel-colored appearance, creating a subtle effect. At approximately 80 cm tall, they're perfect for borders and cutting gardens.
2. Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'
   'Apricotta' offers flowers in warm shades of apricot, pink, and soft yellow. These plants grow quickly and reach a height of 90-120 cm. They add a playful touch to your garden and are ideal for use in a bouquet.
3. Cosmos bipinnatus 'Double Click Mixture'
   This mix features double flowers in vibrant colors like white, pink, and fuchsia. Some flowers have a striking cupcake shape, with petals curved like cupcake holders. At 90-100 cm tall, they are ideal for borders and as cut flowers.
4. Cosmos bipinnatus 'Fizzy White'
   'Fizzy White' has elegant, double white flowers with slightly ruffled petals. These plants grow to approximately 100-120 cm tall and are perfect for a bright accent in your garden.
5. Cosmea, mixed BIO
   This organic mix offers large flowers in shades of white, light, and dark pink, and also includes a striking red variety that adds a vibrant pop of color to your garden. At 110 cm tall, they're perfect as cut flowers and will continue to bloom with regular picking.

Tips for sowing and caring for cosmos

• Sowing : Sow the seeds preferably in spring, when the temperature is around 16°C. Wait to sow until the risk of frost has passed, as cosmea is not frost-tolerant. Cosmea germinates in the light; cover the seeds only lightly with soil. You can sow indoors from March onwards or directly outdoors from May onwards.
• Location : Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, preferably in full sun. Cosmea also grows well in containers and pots, making them ideal for balconies or patios.
• Watering : Keep the soil moist during the germination period. Mature plants are drought-resistant and only require a little extra water in extreme heat.
• Support : Tall varieties may need some support to prevent them from falling over.
• Picking : Regularly picking flowers encourages new flowering and extends the flowering period.
• Care : Cosmea grows quickly in the right conditions.

Conclusion

Cosmos seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners looking for colorful, low-maintenance flowers that attract both people and pollinators. With a variety of colors and shapes, they offer endless possibilities to bring your garden to life. Start sowing today and enjoy a summer full of floral splendor by ordering cosmos flower seeds with fast delivery.