Flower

Cosmos

Airy daisies on tall stems — flower from midsummer until frost.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers cosmos seed varieties suited to cooler UK climates with reliable germination rates.

Crocus

Crocus supplies cosmos in pots for gardeners wanting established plants ready for Barrhead's short growing season.

Suttons

Suttons provides cosmos seeds selected for northern UK conditions, ideal for direct sowing after frosts end.