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This year I ordered seeds for a new color of cosmos in the Double Click series - cranberry. Even though our very cool spring slowed down germination and growth - and they were planted in part shade, which slowed them down even more - I finally saw some flowers starting last month.
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The deep crimson color is almost exactly the same shade as my 'William Shakespeare 2000' roses. Very romantic.
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While most of the flowers are large and very double, a few of the small plants in shady areas put out simple flowers like the one above.
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A few years ago I grew Double Click Rose Bonbon cosmos, which were a lighter pink. They grew like crazy since they had plenty of sun and warmth that year.
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All of the cosmos in the Double Click series get to be 4 ft tall by 2 ft wide and bloom from summer until frost. They do best in full sun with regular water, but can handle most any type of soil.
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I'm hoping that a few of these flowers have time to form seeds for next year. This is a flower I'd like to keep around.
Hi VW,
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! Very nice indeed, it's a shame they've only just begun flowering for you though. Seems you have similar luck to me even though mine are always planted in a full sun border! lol.
Cosmos are amongst my fave flowers. The colour of that one is smashing!
ReplyDeleteOh how gorgeous! I wonder if I can get my hands on some seed? My WS 2000 is covered in buds. SO EXCITED!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Wonderful photos, as always. And I do love the color and its button head! Cosmos foliage is so great for contrast. Nice to know it is available in some new forms.
ReplyDeleteGive the baby a squeeze for me :)
Śliczny ten kosmos.Chociaż się zbyt łatwo wysiewają i trochę jest z nimi kłopotu, to takiego chętnie bym do swojego ogródka przyjęła. Pozdrawiam
ReplyDeleteI just love the deep crimson color of the first Cosmos. So beautiful. That is a keeper. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I still want to grow these. Maybe next year. I hope yours set seed for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree, plant more of these!!! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNever knew cosmos were available in such beautiful color, just loved them.
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