Cosmos Flower Care. It requires only a moderate amount of water. Nov 21 2017 Cosmos Flowers Cosmos is a member of the Compositae or Asteraceae family just like their cousins.
Better yet pick your cosmos and enjoy the cut flowers indoors. Cosmos beds may become weedy due to the fact that they self-seed so remember to remove flowers before they go to seed or to thin seedlings in the spring. Cosmos produce an abundance of brightly colored daisy-like flowers atop slender stems.
This practice forces growth lower on the flower stem and results in a stronger plant with more flowers.
With more than 20 species of these striking flowers Cosmos sulphureus. Plant tall varieties at the back of borders or as a central focal point and use smaller varieties as mid-sized plants in mixed beds. They will only need watering in dry conditions and should flower over a long period with little work. Knowledge about plant sunlight fertilizers and watering requirements helps to care for the plants efficiently.