I have been growing cosmos for a few years now and for the last couple of years, I haven't had much success. However, this year, I bought a cosmos 'kit' comprising a tiny seed tray and lid, compost and about eight seeds. I duly planted them, not expecting much but they are doing me proud. These are Candy Stripe and I love the different combinations of colours on the flowers.
These are in pots at the front of the house and greet us with a lovely splash of colour.
I think this may also be Candy Stripe, but very different.
Those are absolutely beautiful, Ellie! Goes to show "Keep trying!". You do have the proverbial green thumb, my friend. Much love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea. I can grow some things quite well, but others (such as lavender) don't grow for me at all. Gardening is such a good learning experience and changes every year! The cosmos are bringing me a lot of joy this year.
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Ellie
Such pretty (and cheery) things. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, EC. Yes, they are such open and happy looking flowers. We all need these simple joys.
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Ellie
They are just beautiful Ellie. If you leave them once they've flowered, they may self seed into your garden & give you even more flowers next year. I love Cosmos - they are such good value. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. They are good value plants. I am not sure whether they would manage our winters, although the winters are getting wetter and warmer, so they might. I tend to keep deadheading them so that they keep flowering as long as possible and then sow them again the next year.
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Ellie