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Faiza Saqib

How to Grow Cosmos — Planting Tips to Help These Cheerful Summer Flowers Thrive

Vibrant pink and white summer flowering Cosmos flowers in soft summer sunshine.

Elegant and enchanting in every way — cosmos are certainly the perfect little bloom for the summer season. Known to be a freely flowering annual plant, these daisy-like flowers with slender stems are truly a magnificent touch to outdoor spaces.

'Cosmos are known for their bright, daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage,' says gardening expert Tony O'Neill from Simplify Gardening. 'They are native to Mexico and Central America and are popular in gardens for their long blooming season, which lasts from summer through fall. Cosmos are relatively easy to grow and are a favorite for pollinators like bees and butterflies'.

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