I found a sweet little vase at the thrift store this weekend, so of course I had to try it out! This is just a simple bouquet with my 'Picotee' cosmos. I was a bit disappointed in this variety earlier this summer. The seed company I bought them from said they would reach 4-5 feet tall, but my plants all started to bloom when they were only about 2 feet, and they weren't blooming all that prolifically either...very frustrating since I had planted them near the back of the flower garden! But as it turned out they had a surprise for me! The plants continued to grow and grow as tall as I could wish them, and they are now covered in beautiful blooms. I will probably be growing this variety again next year after all! I love all the different markings on the flowers, but the one in the first picture with the pale pink edges really stole my heart! Don't forget to visit Rambling in the Garden today to see all the lovely arrangements shared from around the world! Have a great week! :)
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9/3/2018 09:45:46 am
Perfect flowers for your sweet little vase. I agree with you and the first photo is my favorite - what a sweet beauty! You should save seeds from that one for sure.
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I'm used to the 'Sensation' cosmos, which seems to wait until it gets to its full height before blooming, and then blooms prolifically. The problem is that up here they usually have only been in bloom for a few weeks before we get a killing frost. So I guess it's nice that these started early and then continued to grow!
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Thank you! :) That is interesting that your zinnias did the same thing! Whenever I try to grow zinnias they don't get very big either. I would think it is because the growing season is too short, but I have seen some really nice plants in others' gardens around here!
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Eliza
9/3/2018 08:00:41 pm
'Picotee' is quite attractive and I love finding treasures in thrift stores (I have many in my collection). I love the sweet floral detail.
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JanetLee
9/4/2018 01:33:11 pm
Beautiful! I am jealous of all the green grass folks have now.
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