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The common cosmos has dingle flowers 2-3 inches
across, in shades of magenta, pink, white and lavender, with tufted yellow
centers. Another species puts forth semi double and double flowers in gold
and vermilion, some with striped petals. Sow seeded from early spring
through midsummer in full sun, in soil that is only moderately rich. For
earliest bloom, sow in flats during late winter and transplant later.
Seeds come in single colors, or mixed. Cut
freshly opened cosmos blossoms for bouquets; plunge them immediately into cool
water to keep flowers and lacy foliage from wilting. |
