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Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

What to Do With Cosmos During the August Heatwave to Prevent Wilting and Boost Blooms

A flower bed full of pink and white cosmos flowers.

Cosmos are at their best in August, filling flower beds and containers with a froth of daisy-like blooms in shades of white, pink, and crimson. If you grew cosmos from seed this year, August is the month when a little attention can keep plants flowering generously well into early fall.

If you want to grow cosmos, you’ll find they are relatively low-maintenance and easy to care for through the summer. There are also plenty of types of cosmos to choose from, offering different flower colors and forms for borders, containers, and cutting gardens.

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