Cosmos

The flowers are whimsical as they dance in the wind atop tall stems. A fabulous garden flower and a fabulous cut flower.

Different varieties are on offer from 45 cm to over 1.5 metres in height.

An annual but the seeds can be collected and resown. Also known as a reliable self seeder once established in a garden.

A long bloomer starting in spring and flower through until early winter.  Deadheading flowers from the plant or light pruning encourages growth through the season.

Cosmos have a long vase life of just over a week and any buds on the stems will open in the vase.