Cosmos produce 3- to 5-inch
daisy-like flowers in various colors, including pink, orange,
red and yellow, white, and maroon. Their flowerheads may be
bowl– or open cup–shaped. These beautiful plants can reach 6
feet tall. Cosmos grow in both beds and containers—and they
also make great cut flowers!
This
particular example was photographed at a new miniature wildflower
meadow in
Fareham (Hampshire) as the council try to provide food sources
and homes for our bees and other insects. Assisted by local
residents their endeavours are paying off with more managed
wildflower sites within small communities, popping up each
year. |
