I've been growing Cosmos for over 30 yrs in USA zone 4 - upper midwest. As I have a cottage garden, I let the Cosmos reseed itself and it is so prolific that it comes up like weeds! In the thinning process, I found that planting a handful of small Cosmos plants together in a bunch acts like a natural stake as the plants support each other. I plant each bunch about 12-18" apart. With this method, you can create a sturdy Cosmos hedge that is absolutely stunning in July & August. Thanks for the pruning tips, Sarah. I will try them this summer.
Christine Nichols yes you are so right! Worked for me as well. I planted them way to close and the result is that they are very straight without staking.
My mom planted cosmos for years across the front of the house (east exposure) in zone 4. She harvested seeds all summer and reseeded in the spring from the seeds she harvested, never thinning and never staking the plants and they were beautiful all summer every summer.
I grow Cosmo in a zone 10a. We had temperatures of 44c consistently for weeks at a time. The cosmos not only survived but thrived. It self seeded everywhere and is now going to be a constant in my garden.
I had a big giant plant grow up in my little flower garden..I had no idea what it was ,when it bloomed I was able to Identify it ! Next year Im planting them on purpose! I didnt know you could clip them and they rebloom. Wonderful!😊💕Thank you for teaching me these things!❤😃🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
My cosmos really got destroyed by 2 storms we had back to back. You are the only video I could find to help me figure out a way to stake them properly! I hope one I do this they will bounce back 🤞🏻 thank you!!!🙂 I have some corkscrew stems but now that I know hopefully next year it can be avoided all together.
Interestingly, I planted one cosmos plantlet in a tub that was on a windy corner (I didn't know any wiser) and it grew so sturdy, it was huge, like a small tree! I put it down to the possibility that it strengthened its stem to deal with the wind. I was amazed at this particular plant, it was a beauty, so healthy and full of flowers, just from one little seed.
I had one plant that did something similar. The stem was as thick as my thumb, and it was over 6 feet tall! I have no idea how it grew so tall and sturdy. I was hoping it would seed itself, but alas, no 'babies' the next spring.
Dear Sarah Raven - your catalogues are the shiniest and coolest in comparison to Thompson and Morgan and others in the UK. I take notice of such things. A happy customer. Love from Soul Train Garden
Thanks, some useful tips there. I bought some seeds yesterday having never grown cosmos before. They were one of my mum's favourites and I want to continue where she left off.
🌸🌸🌸I once grew cosmos from seed and planted them in an 8ft by 2ft bed in which my Dad used to put the ashes from our coal fire and the cosmos grew to 6ft high! Amazing! I’ve never managed to grow them as tall since then as I don’t have a coal fire now.❤️
Wonderful flowers. I have grown them for years & find they stand up so well to any type of weather. Very forgiving plants. I have always bought plug plants but this has inspired me to grow them from seed.
Greetings from the Argentinian Patagonia. Here October is very windy. It blows from 30 km per hour during many days, all day long, up to 120 km per hour. It is really hard to have a garden or any plants, but with some effort, you can. So this video has been very helpful. Thanks!
Thank you never grown Cosmos before I have sown some seeds and they are coming along nicely. I have learnt a lot from your tutorial which was excellent.
Beautiful, I was looking for ideas on where to put mine, I grew so many, and filled 4 pots, so now need to find a space in the garden, not easy when you're a plantaholic like me 😂 I like the pea netting idea
I absolutely love this plant. It`s been very delightful for me watching your video, and by the time I listened to the sound of a plane it reminded me my garden. It's the same here. I'm growing cosmos from seeds for first time, and I wonderer when I should plant them in the definite area of the garden. At this time they are in pots with only two leaves.
I’m growing zinnias already and planned on growing cosmos as well. I will be sure to after your video! I’d also like to say I love your dress! And your hairstyle too! Thanks!
I've never tried netting before either but will buy a roll of it next trip to the farm store where I purchase garden seed etc. I love the idea of it because I do believe what's offered here is the the same shade of green as cosmos so I bet it really does seem camouflaged. Thank you for your tips.
Happy to hear that they last a long time as a cut flower - they look a bit fragile so I thought they would be a day in a vase and then gone. Very excited to see how mine do! Great video.
I’ve tried these (Cosmos Gazebo Red) for the first time this year as they look a lovely flower and will be great for the bees. The kids helped me sow them and also some ‘Jolly Jester’ Marigolds. Looking forward to the flowering. Also, really good videos so I’ve subscribed. Thank you🙂
Great Video, You can also leave a small patch uncut to go to seed and the birds love the seeds and while they are eating them some drop to the ground and will stay dormant until the wether gets warm the following year. I do not know why but the ones that self seed seem to be stronger plants then the ones I start in Poly Tunnel. The bees go barmy for Cosmos. Great for wildlife gardens.
Find the video very useful specially in regard to the advice on staking, which I'll apply to this year's cosmos plants - expected to grow to their full height by end of March, 207. I live in Calcutta, India.
Thank you Sarah for your very comprehensive and clear instruction.. I'm a great fan of cosmos purity and will grow it from seed next year.. Best wishes Val.
A friend of mine in Colorado has Cosmos in her front garden and they are beautiful - I bought two Cosmos plants here in North West FL a while back and they haven't grown at all. Still the same height ~ even though they say some varieties will flourish here, I think it is too hot and humid.
@@jenniferwoodford1577 I have much more space than she does. I'm making 50' beds about 3 feet wide, and 3 and a 1/2 feet afart. I am fortunate to have ample acreage. Honestly, when I saw the video and how she uses the netting I thought the exact same thing you did!!! How the heck does she get in there to pick the flowers, let alone weed, or even plant them! ;)
Cosmos plants are one of my faves. I have several planted in my mini garden (balcony). I noticed that some of my cosmos buds don’t actually bloom. I discovered these white pests clinging into the branches and some in the buds. How do I get rid of these pests? I dont really go for chemical pesticides. Would you suggest anything organic mixture which I can spray to kill the pests? Thanks and have wonderful day ahead!
Thank you for all the tips, I'm having a hard time sowing cosmos purity here in Brazil, they were supposed to grow well all year in my country, but its taking a very long time in comparison with other vareities that I sowed. We are in middle summer here, do you have any idea why its not working? Thanks again, best regards from Brazil
Wow! Thanks, I like that staking method. 2 yrs in a row my Cosmo’s have done lousy. Bug bushes last yr, not 1 flower. This yr they are dwarf & very fragile. I buy seeds at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Same lousy brand. Do you know a good place to order good Cosmo seeds?
I just planted 100 seeds indoors in individual seedling pots and 95% have germinated. After one week though, (they are 5 cm tall) I have noticed that they are very straight and spindly and am worried that due to their slender nature they might break under their own weight. Even with a gentle water sprayer, I managed to break one of them. My question is, are they supposed to be like that at this stage? Should I re-pot them, deeper perhaps to give them more of a longitudinal support? Your thoughts are appreciated.
I started planting cosmos seeds since Sept 2021. My plants are now in bloom however, I noticed that some of my cosmos buds’ blooming get stunted. I found out white pests/insects along some of the branches and buds. How do I get rid of these pests? Hopefully something organic. THanks and more power.
Almost all of my cosmos have fallen over from deer or rain.... really disappointed. I want try and use that netting next year. How high should I put the net?
Hummm, I think I'm in the wrong place. Was looking for the crypto cosmos and how to stake it. Anyhow a big thumbs up because I love flowers! -Don from Lorain Ohio USA
Great analysis, thank you! Could you help me with something unrelated: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). How can I transfer them to Binance?
I'm watching this video 8 years late but is it just me or is her voice so soothing? Thank you for the info!
I've been growing Cosmos for over 30 yrs in USA zone 4 - upper midwest. As I have a cottage garden, I let the Cosmos reseed itself and it is so prolific that it comes up like weeds! In the thinning process, I found that planting a handful of small Cosmos plants together in a bunch acts like a natural stake as the plants support each other. I plant each bunch about 12-18" apart. With this method, you can create a sturdy Cosmos hedge that is absolutely stunning in July & August. Thanks for the pruning tips, Sarah. I will try them this summer.
Christine Nichols yes you are so right! Worked for me as well. I planted them way to close and the result is that they are very straight without staking.
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If I transplant them from seed, how far apart should I space each plant for this effect?
My mom planted cosmos for years across the front of the house (east exposure) in zone 4. She harvested seeds all summer and reseeded in the spring from the seeds she harvested, never thinning and never staking the plants and they were beautiful all summer every summer.
@@Mondoshawn thank you.
Thank you so much, I've been looking for these flowers EVERYWHERE, they were my Mom's favorite and I want to plant them in her memory.
Premier Seeds Direct is a great source for seeds. Fabulous value for money.
@Rockosaurus Rex Thank you!
@@brondahawkins9264 Thank you!
@@brondahawkins9264 Thank you!
@Rockosaurus Rex Thank you!
I love these. I plant many, many, many here in Brooklyn NYC every year. They flower nonstop and bees LOVE them
I grow Cosmo in a zone 10a. We had temperatures of 44c consistently for weeks at a time. The cosmos not only survived but thrived. It self seeded everywhere and is now going to be a constant in my garden.
I had a big giant plant grow up in my little flower garden..I had no idea what it was ,when it bloomed I was able to Identify it ! Next year Im planting them on purpose! I didnt know you could clip them and they rebloom. Wonderful!😊💕Thank you for teaching me these things!❤😃🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
My cosmos really got destroyed by 2 storms we had back to back. You are the only video I could find to help me figure out a way to stake them properly! I hope one I do this they will bounce back 🤞🏻 thank you!!!🙂 I have some corkscrew stems but now that I know hopefully next year it can be avoided all together.
I'm really liking the idea of using a netting system to support the entire patch, instead of staking individual plants. Great idea!
So informotive thnks
What a fab idea. I’ll be doing that in future 👍
Interestingly, I planted one cosmos plantlet in a tub that was on a windy corner (I didn't know any wiser) and it grew so sturdy, it was huge, like a small tree! I put it down to the possibility that it strengthened its stem to deal with the wind. I was amazed at this particular plant, it was a beauty, so healthy and full of flowers, just from one little seed.
I had one plant that did something similar. The stem was as thick as my thumb, and it was over 6 feet tall! I have no idea how it grew so tall and sturdy. I was hoping it would seed itself, but alas, no 'babies' the next spring.
@@snu3877 Wow, that's wonderful, glad it happened for someone else too. Thanks for commenting on my post!
Dear Sarah Raven - your catalogues are the shiniest and coolest in comparison to Thompson and Morgan and others in the UK. I take notice of such things. A happy customer. Love from Soul Train Garden
Very pleasant presentation, I just grow cosmos, 10 days since germinated. Love cosmos.
Thanks, some useful tips there. I bought some seeds yesterday having never grown cosmos before. They were one of my mum's favourites and I want to continue where she left off.
You have a lovely voice and are a wonderful presenter. Thank you for sharing this.
Sarah - you are a brilliant teacher. Can’t wait to plant your latest Cosmos - those delicious pale peachy ethereal ones!!
🌸🌸🌸I once grew cosmos from seed and planted them in an 8ft by 2ft bed in which my Dad used to put the ashes from our coal fire and the cosmos grew to 6ft high! Amazing! I’ve never managed to grow them as tall since then as I don’t have a coal fire now.❤️
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Sarah just keep doing what you do. I get very inspired to work in the garden after watching you. 🇮🇪 😎
Wonderful flowers. I have grown them for years & find they stand up so well to any type of weather. Very forgiving plants. I have always bought plug plants but this has inspired me to grow them from seed.
Thank you so much. Very clear and helpful for a gardening beginner, with about 100 Cosmos ready to plant 💐❤️
Greetings from the Argentinian Patagonia. Here October is very windy. It blows from 30 km per hour during many days, all day long, up to 120 km per hour. It is really hard to have a garden or any plants, but with some effort, you can. So this video has been very helpful. Thanks!
Love cosmos flowers, my favorable. Thank you for great presentation.
Thank you never grown Cosmos before I have sown some seeds and they are coming along nicely. I have learnt a lot from your tutorial which was excellent.
I don’t understand all the thumbs down Folks.This was really good. Thank you
Beautiful, I was looking for ideas on where to put mine, I grew so many, and filled 4 pots, so now need to find a space in the garden, not easy when you're a plantaholic like me 😂
I like the pea netting idea
Just pulled out my bulbs and ready to transplant my cosmos. So excited.
Just bought some purity cosmos, thank you for the very detailed explanation and and useful tips!
Thank for making the video, this is the first time growing this plant.
I just threw all the seeds in a trough. Flowered all year long.
😅 me too! They don’t need much care! I even planted them in my clay soil! They did well! 😅
I absolutely love this plant. It`s been very delightful for me watching your video, and by the time I listened to the sound of a plane it reminded me my garden. It's the same here. I'm growing cosmos from seeds for first time, and I wonderer when I should plant them in the definite area of the garden. At this time they are in pots with only two leaves.
I’m growing zinnias already and planned on growing cosmos as well. I will be sure to after your video! I’d also like to say I love your dress! And your hairstyle too! Thanks!
Excellent video and information, thank you so much! Thumbs UP! You have a beautiful place there.
i direct sowed the seeds grew into 7 ft plants lovely
Simply wonderful video. I also love the “purity cosmos” shall begin searching for the seeds.
Fondly, Rachel Williams
I've never tried netting before either but will buy a roll of it next trip to the farm store where I purchase garden seed etc. I love the idea of it because I do believe what's offered here is the the same shade of green as cosmos so I bet it really does seem camouflaged. Thank you for your tips.
Happy to hear that they last a long time as a cut flower - they look a bit fragile so I thought they would be a day in a vase and then gone. Very excited to see how mine do! Great video.
I’ve tried these (Cosmos Gazebo Red) for the first time this year as they look a lovely flower and will be great for the bees. The kids helped me sow them and also some ‘Jolly Jester’ Marigolds. Looking forward to the flowering. Also, really good videos so I’ve subscribed. Thank you🙂
Great Video, You can also leave a small patch uncut to go to seed and the birds love the seeds and while they are eating them some drop to the ground and will stay dormant until the wether gets warm the following year. I do not know why but the ones that self seed seem to be stronger plants then the ones I start in Poly Tunnel. The bees go barmy for Cosmos. Great for wildlife gardens.
Your a great teacher Sarah 🙂
I just plant one or two seeds and they will grow and wil disperse seeds everywhere and once they grow flowers it loos absolutely amazing
Thanks for this Sarah. Great information. I have a nice showing this year, but didn't stake and will next year - likely trying the pea netting.
superb video, so many videos online are complete tripe but this is very informative and delivered excellently. thank you!
Find the video very useful specially in regard to the advice on staking, which I'll apply to this year's cosmos plants - expected to grow to their full height by end of March, 207. I live in Calcutta, India.
Very nice flower 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 I grow yellow,orange, deep orange colour cosmos flower in my terrace garden 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you for the video. That "bunny ear" method of tying stakes is marvelous - I'm going to use it for all sorts of things in my garden. Thank you!
I'm about to start planting cosmos seeds (first time) and this was really educational; thank you!
Thank you Sarah for your very comprehensive and clear instruction.. I'm a great fan of cosmos purity and will grow it from seed next year..
Best wishes Val.
Omg most beautiful flowers 👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌
Oh heck yeah, that bunny-ears-loop is a GAME CHANGER!! (I even just tested it out with my toothbrush & a ribbon! 🤣🤣
growing cosmos for the first time this year thank you for the tips n tricks :)
Beautiful garden!!
very very nice flower thank u so much very nice information & nice care 👍👍👍💐💐💐
I've never heard of the netting idea before - will definitely give that a go next year. Thanks!
All your videos are really good. When should you pinch out cosmos. Thanks
You and your garden are beautiful
Everyone of your videos that I watched have been so informative!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Thanks Sarah excited to put your methods into action this year.
Amazing video thank you
A friend of mine in Colorado has Cosmos in her front garden and they are beautiful - I bought two Cosmos plants here in North West FL a while back and they haven't grown at all. Still the same height ~ even though they say some varieties will flourish here, I think it is too hot and humid.
Lovely garden! Thanks for the idea using the netting! Genius! ;)
If you use netting instead of stakes, how do you walk to the middle plants to pick, deadhead, hoe weeds etc?
@@jenniferwoodford1577 I have much more space than she does. I'm making 50' beds about 3 feet wide, and 3 and a 1/2 feet afart. I am fortunate to have ample acreage. Honestly, when I saw the video and how she uses the netting I thought the exact same thing you did!!! How the heck does she get in there to pick the flowers, let alone weed, or even plant them! ;)
good explanation -- pleasant, clear and complete. Thanks!
Thanks for this vidéo I will try them here in Canada
That is a cool shaped trellis in the background. Thanks for the video.
Very informative video👍
Thank you for the tip on the knot. Worked a treat. 👍🙏
Do you need to keep planting the seeds every year?
The cosmos are beautiful I have seedlings started bur our weather in Pennsylvania the US has been rainy and cool!
Cosmos plants are one of my faves. I have several planted in my mini garden (balcony). I noticed that some of my cosmos buds don’t actually bloom. I discovered these white pests clinging into the branches and some in the buds. How do I get rid of these pests? I dont really go for chemical pesticides. Would you suggest anything organic mixture which I can spray to kill the pests? Thanks and have wonderful day ahead!
Thank you for the tips. I’m excited to plant these flowers in my garden this week.
Thank you. What is the brand of flexi tie you use for vosmos so not too thick and sticks to the cane please?
Great information, thank u for sharing, your cosmos are very beautiful.
Very informative, I’m growing cosmos from seeds for the first time ever. Now I know what to do next.
take care Joyce 💚👩🏻🌾🍀
I watching 9 years later😊
Cosmos flower makes me feel autumn
I have grown cosmos with success for years. I grew dazzler this year, this is the 12 of Sept and I have not seen 1 flower bud yet
I am in love with Cosmos in my garden.
I love your idea
Great techniques!
Thank you for all the tips, I'm having a hard time sowing cosmos purity here in Brazil, they were supposed to grow well all year in my country, but its taking a very long time in comparison with other vareities that I sowed. We are in middle summer here, do you have any idea why its not working?
Thanks again, best regards from Brazil
Thanks for sharing now I know why mines was leaning last year. I thought I didn't plant them deep enough.
Excellent presentation! From Colorado USA.
When do you pinch your young plants ?
Beautiful flowers
Do they tolerate tropical heat well?
Wow! Thanks, I like that staking method. 2 yrs in a row my Cosmo’s have done lousy. Bug bushes last yr, not 1 flower.
This yr they are dwarf & very fragile. I buy seeds at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Same lousy brand.
Do you know a good place to order good Cosmo seeds?
Genius tips ! Thanks ever so much
Thanks for sharing dear
Very nice video made
I just planted 100 seeds indoors in individual seedling pots and 95% have germinated. After one week though, (they are 5 cm tall) I have noticed that they are very straight and spindly and am worried that due to their slender nature they might break under their own weight. Even with a gentle water sprayer, I managed to break one of them.
My question is, are they supposed to be like that at this stage?
Should I re-pot them, deeper perhaps to give them more of a longitudinal support?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thank you!Can I sow them in shaded areas?
Hello, Cosmos seeds shouldn't be sown in shaded areas.
I started planting cosmos seeds since Sept 2021. My plants are now in bloom however, I noticed that some of my cosmos buds’ blooming get stunted. I found out white pests/insects along some of the branches and buds. How do I get rid of these pests? Hopefully something organic. THanks and more power.
Throw the seeds out in the warm spring rain - bam!
Almost all of my cosmos have fallen over from deer or rain.... really disappointed. I want try and use that netting next year. How high should I put the net?
Nice information 😍😍😘😘
Excellent . this purple cosmos looks great. What did u call it .pls name
Varieties mentioned:
Cosmos 'Dazzler' - www.sarahraven.com/cosmos_bip...
Cosmos 'Click Cranberries' - www.sarahraven.com/cosmos_bip...
Cosmos 'Purity' - www.sarahraven.com/cosmos_bip...
Hummm, I think I'm in the wrong place. Was looking for the crypto cosmos and how to stake it. Anyhow a big thumbs up because I love flowers! -Don from Lorain Ohio USA
Great tips Sarah thanks.
Hello! Sara, Me encantan la FLOR de cosmos. Es originaria de México.
I just found your channel @- thanks for the info! Watching from NY?
Lovely content! Thank you”
Your plants are super beautiful. Them nibbaz flower the first year? Thank you for sharing
Great analysis, thank you! Could you help me with something unrelated: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). How can I transfer them to Binance?
Hi, very beautiful flowers and goods informations. What´s the name of this flexi-tie and where do I get this online
Thx.