Cosmos           Cosmos are gorgeous annual plants that produce a multitude of blooms in various colours.  They prefer full sun and rich soil.  They are perfect for the cottage garden and as they grow tall should be placed at the back of the garden. Seedpod, seeds and seedlings Let the flower petals fall and leave the seedpod to dry right out.  At first the seeds will appear white.  When the dark seeds start to appear it is time to pick them. Plant seeds outside after the last frost or inside about 3 to 4 weeks before outside planting.   Cover with about 1/4 inch of soil.  The seedlings transplant easily so you can start them in pots and then pick the spot in your garden.  Seeds germinate in 5 to 10 days.  Deadheading the flowers keeps them in continual bloom.  Blooms July to first frost.     Print a seed label for cosmos seeds. The Gardens ~ Seeds & Plants ~ craftygardener.ca Please sign or view the guestbook.