Kosmeya: growing out of seeds in the suburban area

Kosmeya - a charming flower, which many gardeners affectionately call "beauty", was brought to Europe from tropical America. There is this plant and another popular name - "unkempt young lady." Thus, the similarity of her small foliage with unruly curls was accurately noted.

The cosmic flower is very unpretentious and often flaunts in dachas along fences, in front gardens and at wickets. This is a fairly high plant. The length of the stem can reach up to 40-90 cm depending on the variety. Therefore, some bushes require a garter. The flowers of the cosmos are chamomile, quite large. Petals oblong, long. The color can vary from burgundy to pure white.

Cosmoea, growing from seeds which is preferable, grows well on any soil and does not require additional dressings. Seedlings are also used, but very infrequently. In the first case flowering begins in July, in the second - in June. Best of all, the cosmonaut feels protected from strong winds, sunlit flower beds and beds.

In order to close not too nice designs on the site, high plants are often used , just such as cosme. Cultivation from seeds can be carried out in the open ground, starting already from the 20th of May. This plant is absolutely not afraid of frost. Seeds are buried one or one and a half centimeters into the ground, and the garden is watered. After the plant grows to a height of 12-14 cm, they are thinned or planted. The optimal distance between the stems of adult flowers should be 25-30 cm.

Kosmeya, the cultivation of which in the future is solely in the weeding, does not "love" the waterlogged soil. Therefore, water it is not necessary often. It is quite enough two times a week. In order for the flowering to be abundant, during the budding period it is possible to feed the plants a couple of times with mineral fertilizers. To do this, most often use a universal mixture for flowers.

The Cosmos blooms, growing from the seeds of which can be carried out both in the yard, on the flower beds, and in the garden, from the middle of summer and until the autumn frosts. In order to get a more effective decoration for the site, dried buds are best tear off. Leave them only if you want to collect the seeds. It is better to prepare the latter annually. The fact is that the seeds of this plant are not too easy, germination can last no more than 1-2 years.

Outwardly they resemble the claws of an animal and are quite large in size. Cosmee, growing out of seeds which is therefore not too difficult, can multiply and self-sowing. Almost all varieties of this ornamental plant are annuals. The exception is the blood-red cosme. Although it refers to perennials, in a cold climate in winter its roots freeze. Therefore, it is grown at most the same way as an annual.

A frequent guest of household plots, simple in care cosme - one of the most preferred plants used for decorating yards. The only thing to remember is that when planting on flower beds because of the high "growth" it is better to have it in the background.