- Botanical name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Gazebo Red'
- Common name: Cosmos
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Daisy-like cosmos flowers are easy-to-grow and versatile annuals. They can be used to plug gaps in borders, grown as a feature in their own right or in the cuttings patch. Cosmos can also be used in container displays. The flowers attract a variety of bees, butterflies and hover flies, and also make a good cut flower.
Cosmos ‘Gazebo Red’ is a medium-sized bushy, early flowering variety of cosmos, with large velvety red blooms. For best results grow in full sun in well-drained soil, and deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering.
How to grow Cosmos 'Gazebo Red'
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Plant size
75cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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A
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J
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A
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S
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O
Do not Sow in October |
N
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D
Do not Sow in December |
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Cosmos 'Gazebo Red' and wildlife
Cosmos 'Gazebo Red' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Cosmos 'Gazebo Red' poisonous?
Cosmos 'Gazebo Red' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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