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Cosmos

Cosmos

Garden cosmos

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSummer–fall
Cut flowersLasts 5-7 days in a vase

Meaning

Innocence, freedom, happiness

Thin petals that sway. It already looks a little wild.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Somewhere bright

Water

Change the water every 2 days

Temperature

15-28°C

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant and strip the fine leaves that would sit underwater

Day to day

  • Change the water every 2 days
  • A stem with lots of buds opens in turns

Common questions

The petals fall off easily?

Cosmos petals are thin. Keep them out of drafts.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.