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Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata White ('Pas1789') (Sonata Series)
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cosmea 'Sonata White'

A compact annual to 40cm, with bright green, finely-divided, feathery foliage on branching, upright stems. Pure white, saucer-shaped flowers 8cm across, with a yellow button centre, are produced throughout the summer

Synonyms
Cosmos 'Pas1789'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Genus

Cosmos can be annuals or perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large, long-stalked daisy-like flowers in summer

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade

Propagation

See sowing seeds indoors

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot and grey moulds

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