At The Floral Project we are all sowing, growing and giving cut flowers. To learn more, and find out April Flower Kit shared in the video - please go here: thefloralproje...
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@amassing3 жыл бұрын
Cosmos does look lovely in the garden but bear in mind that they can grow into huge bushy plants that take up a lot of border space and rarely seem to give me flowers until mid-August (usually a week after blooming they get battered by summer thunder storms!). If growing space is tight you can often fit three or four snapdragon or zinnia plants in to the same area as one mature cosmos - just worth bearing in mind if you only have a small cutting patch.
@58wmelon Жыл бұрын
A kind welcome center caretaker in Castroville, TX allowed me to take some seeds from a huge yellow cosmos growing outside the center. I was so attracted to the plant because it was covered in bees, moths, butterflies and hummingbirds. The kind caretaker even provided a ziplock bag for me in which to collect the seeds. I had never planted cosmos before. I've started a few in containers and just bought a package of single sensation mixed which I plan to plant directly into an area in my yard.
@martinamorgan11192 жыл бұрын
My mom took flowers to church,,
@maryperrystone Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.. I love them too!
@nicolefournier88 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is really helpfull.
@marilynsmith80544 ай бұрын
I’ve never pushed mine down into the compost but laid them on top an covered them. Do you think yours germinate quicker?
@sweeneyTodd-de4by5 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video thank you, I’m going to try and grow these for the first time, when is best time to so April?
@khamalianawawi79152 жыл бұрын
Hello, is there a correct position to stick the seeds in the compost? I mean, which end of the seeds should be up?
@herculesmclovin Жыл бұрын
doesn't matter with smaller seeds like this, often they just end up on their side, she chose to stab them in 🤷♂️ really doesn't matter with these seeds. If you don't stab them in, then put a very thin sprinkle of compost over the top 👍
@liliamtz7319 Жыл бұрын
The black or grey part is the seed.😊
@masonchambers68432 жыл бұрын
hi when did you plant the seed in pots what day march 26th is that waht you said thanks
@metalrabbit09 Жыл бұрын
What are the night time temperatures when you plant them in the soil outside? I plant marigolds the same way. When I saw what the Cosmos seeds look like, it made sense to put them in seed heads down. Sounds like lack of light contributed to the plants getting leggy. I've heard they can't take rich soil or much fertilizer either.
@martinamorgan11192 жыл бұрын
Easy,,,,
@achnix31673 жыл бұрын
Also my zinnia seeds just died indoors after they initially germinated really well 🤷♂️😫...
@rfvbnrm Жыл бұрын
Do the cosmos seeds flower the same year as sowing?
@Kay-uy4xn Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are annuals
@rosedolch86373 жыл бұрын
Can I ask what is the reason that the soil has to be peat free? Right now my cosmos are thin and leggy only 1 week old! I didnt know they grew like that.. Praying they can transplant without dying
@ALittlePeaceofMind3 жыл бұрын
Because peat is a natural resource that's fast disappearing - have a read of this article for more info: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=441 - you can usually save them with potting them on, don't worry.
@michellerenshaw30583 жыл бұрын
Joining in from Northern Utah USA ZONE 5
@TheFloralProject3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@TheFloralProject3 жыл бұрын
And please bear in mind I have absolutely NO idea how to grow in your part of the world with your climate LOL!
@michellerenshaw30583 жыл бұрын
@@TheFloralProject I just want to be part of this project from afar. I know what to do on my end 😊 I think what you are doing is so lovely!
@fardinrahmanshamil9267 Жыл бұрын
Can cosmos seeds germinate in 32 degree celsius temperature?
@achnix31673 жыл бұрын
Sadly my cosmos which germinated quickly indoors died off in the small tunnel outside because i suppose it was too cold... but then again again its only a small veggie tunnel with air holes.
@TheFloralProject3 жыл бұрын
You maybe started them a little soon - they cannot handle any frost so even though my slightly older ones (16 days old!) are in my greenhouse with frost cloth thrown over them, I still lost one last night. That's why they put lots of seeds in the packet! Start again after this cold snap, and just make sure they are protected with plastic lids and frost cloth on colder nights.
@achnix31673 жыл бұрын
@@TheFloralProject yeah they might have made it if they werent sitting on the lawn and without frost protection fabric. The ones that germinated outside in the tunnel are actually still alive as well as all the other seedlings. Guess theyre born tough 😉... i definitely dont have enough plastic lids either way...
@sueranger149811 ай бұрын
Best time for sowing seeds please
@TheFloralProject10 ай бұрын
Hi Sue - have a look at this post thefloralproject.co.uk/blogs/news/when-is-the-best-month-to-sow-seeds-for-cut-flowers
@Tea_and_thyme_20123 жыл бұрын
Do you have to poke them in to get germinate? I had complete failure with my Cosmos Purity but I did lay them on top of the compost rather then stick them in. Would that make a difference?
@TheFloralProject3 жыл бұрын
I guess, I'm not sure - I've always sowed them this way....
@achnix31673 жыл бұрын
Cosmos i always cover with soil... with those bigger seeds i would advise to do so
@Tea_and_thyme_20123 жыл бұрын
@@achnix3167 I did cover with compost. Sorry I wasn’t clear, I laid the seed on top of the compost them lightly cover with more compost.
@achnix31673 жыл бұрын
@@Tea_and_thyme_2012 that should work
@misstwinkle31422 жыл бұрын
Why peat free is better?
@martinamorgan11192 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a green house
@TheFloralProject2 жыл бұрын
You don't need a green house. A warm windowsill is all you need :) If you are thinking about getting one though - read this first: thefloralproject.co.uk/blogs/news/do-i-need-to-have-a-greenhouse-to-join-in-with-the-floral-project Terri from The Floral Project
@mariaclark7358 Жыл бұрын
I must admit cosmos is not my favourite I prefer Lavatria they grow into the most beautiful different shades of pinks to white masses of flowers