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Cosmos originates
from tropical America. Colours are red, yellow, white,
pink, or purple. There are about 20 species of Cosmos. The common garden cosmos is C.
bipinnatus.
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Plant
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Soil: |
| annual |
sun |
well
drained |
| perennial
(tuberous) |
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moist |
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(zone 8): |
Care: |
Propagation: |
| fully
to half
hardy |
mulch
tubers during winter |
annuals:
sow seed in spring or
autumn |
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perennials:
basal cuttings in spring |
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