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Garden Cosmos 'Gloria'

Cosmos bipinnatus

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Gloria is a popular variety of Garden Cosmos, which belongs to the Cosmos genus (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Gloria'). This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Gloria is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.25 metres (4.06 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Gloria originates from.

Gloria Garden Cosmos is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Garden Cosmos 'Gloria'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Gloria is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.6 and 7.8 as Gloria is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Gloria from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Gloria about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Gloria

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Gloria is a tender plant.

Harvesting Gloria