DazzlerThe Dazzler Cosmos is an annual lant with vibrant hues of red and a yellow center. These large, crimson flowers will simply dazzle the senses. If the color is too intense, it can be planted with other wildflowers to tone it down. This annual wildflower is very easy to grow and is an excellent choice for a beginning gardener. Harvesting: Cut and gather a small handful of long flower stems. Ensure to leave at least two sets of leaves on the green part of the stem. Cosmos blossoms make lovely, long lasting cut flowers. Cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened, and remove any foliage that will fall below the water level. These flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Cosmos blossoms also make attractive dried flowers. Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned Cosmos dazzler seeds in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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Early Sensations - Out of StockBlooms from seed in 8-10 weeks. the foliage is light and finely cut, rivaling the fern for decorative purposes. Plant height 4' to 5' (120-150 cm). Beautiful daisy-like flowers of pure white, pink, and crimson, vigorously bloom from late summer until severe frost. Culture: Can be started indoors and transplanted to full sun in well-drained soil or direct sow after soil warms. Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
PurityThe Purity Cosmos is an annual plant with beautiful white flowers and a yellow center. Harvesting: Cut and gather a small handful of long flower stems. Ensure to leave at least two sets of leaves on the green part of the stem. Cosmos blossoms make lovely, long lasting cut flowers. Cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened, and remove any foliage that will fall below the water level. These flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Cosmos blossoms also make attractive dried flowers. Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned Cosmos seeds in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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Sensational MixThe Sensation Mix Cosmos is an annual plant with white, pink, rose, and red colored flowers.
Harvesting: Cut and gather a small handful of long flower stems. Ensure to leave at least two sets of leaves on the green part of the stem. Cosmos blossoms make lovely, long lasting cut flowers. Cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened, and remove any foliage that will fall below the water level. These flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Cosmos blossoms also make attractive dried flowers. Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned Cosmos seeds in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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The FDL Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow at home. By saving seeds as a community we help create local seed stocks that are better acclimated to our climate and which support an abundant and genetically diverse landscape.
We ask that seeds are “returned” by harvesting seeds from a plant or two that you grow. Donated seeds will help to add diversity to our collection. Archives
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