Cosmos
- This annual is very tall with fine green foliage and blooms of white, pink or red.
- If your garden is small, plant them at the back for a nice border effect.
- Cosmos like to have full
 but will do alright in lightly shady areas.
- They aren’t fussy about
 type as long as they receive an average amount of  .
- Plant the seeds ¼ inches deep (0.5 cm).
- They will reach a height of 4 feet (1.2m) and spread out to 3 feet wide (90 cm).
- Thin the seedlings to 2 feet apart (65 cm) for show plants.
- The seeds can be saved or you can let them reseed themselves.
- If your garden gets a lot of wind be sure to stake or tie up these flowers.
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