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01-04-2019, 10:10 PM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
In the wardrobe?

Of course.


I have grown the smaller Cosmos before, they are nice too.
The 'Sonata' strain.
Have a look. I like the yellow ones, third picture down, haven't tried them yet though.
For real gaudy colours though, see the 4th picture down.


https://search.thompson-morgan.com/seeds/Dwarf-Cosmos
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02-04-2019, 11:11 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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I love cosmos,it fills spaces,with beauty,I love everything about it,I usually buy it in a pack of 10,well on its way,I may buy some seeds tomorrow from Wilko,have you seen how high some of them grow?
I first saw them at Rosemoor and thought they were so lovely but still can't believe they grow so much in one year. So are you saying you can buy them as young plants pauline? I haven't seen them around here.
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02-04-2019, 11:15 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

Originally Posted by Mups ->
Of course.


I have grown the smaller Cosmos before, they are nice too.
The 'Sonata' strain.
Have a look. I like the yellow ones, third picture down, haven't tried them yet though.
For real gaudy colours though, see the 4th picture down.


https://search.thompson-morgan.com/seeds/Dwarf-Cosmos
So nice aren't they. I should have said that also have some dwarf ones which seem Ok at the moment. I have increased the light by moving them higher up in the bay window and have started brushing them gently with my hand to see if it thickens them up. I will give them another week or so then will replant if needed. Trouble is, I'm not really sure what I can do differently.
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02-04-2019, 11:28 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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I first saw them at Rosemoor and thought they were so lovely but still can't believe they grow so much in one year. So are you saying you can buy them as young plants pauline? I haven't seen them around here.


Dongle, loads of places sell plug plants online, plus most garden centres too, but Sarah Raven's are spectaclular. Have a look here, you'll love them.



https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/plants/cosmos_2
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02-04-2019, 11:35 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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Dongle, loads of places sell plug plants online, plus most garden centres too, but Sarah Raven's are spectaclular. Have a look here, you'll love them.



https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/plants/cosmos_2
Ha! Yes, thanks Mups, I googled it and came up with the same link. In fact, my seeds are Sarah raven too. Might be an idea if all else fails and I could try something else from seed. I am also growing those little multi-coloured daisy things (forget the name) which seem OK too.

Runner beans soon too.
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02-04-2019, 11:40 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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Ha! Yes, thanks Mups, I googled it and came up with the same link. In fact, my seeds are Sarah raven too. Might be an idea if all else fails and I could try something else from seed. I am also growing those little multi-coloured daisy things (forget the name) which seem OK too.

Runner beans soon too.


Hers are really beautiful, aren't they.

If you do decide on plugs though, best not leave it too long to order, else little ones will have grown o, big. The smaller plugs are cheaper than bigger plants.
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02-04-2019, 01:08 PM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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Hers are really beautiful, aren't they.

If you do decide on plugs though, best not leave it too long to order, else little ones will have grown o, big. The smaller plugs are cheaper than bigger plants.
Thanks for the advice. I'm off to the garden centre tomorrow to see what they have then will take it from there. x
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02-04-2019, 03:27 PM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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Thanks for the advice. I'm off to the garden centre tomorrow to see what they have then will take it from there. x


Good idea to have a look round.
Can I come?

Let us know how you get on.
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03-04-2019, 10:30 AM
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

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Good idea to have a look round.
Can I come?

Let us know how you get on.
Will do. I will be buy you an imaginary latte and one of their iced Danish pastries.
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Re: Cosmos from seed.

If mine get a bit "leggy" I plant them deeper in the pots when potting up. It works sometimes.
 
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