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Cosmos

sheila.bullock283v_8nFP1ysheila.bullock283v_8nFP1y Posts: 24
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Hi out there. Re these cosmos. They are actually getting a few more buds on. My neighbour has NOW said too much water will stop the buds and just make them very tall. So why are they doing ok at one end away from next door big Bush. Only water every evening when we have had no rain that day. The photo is the same one I have put on here already. Need to take a new one before it all dies.

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    I don’t think it is anything to do with watering, although they do seem to do best in drier conditions.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If some are in the shade of a large shrub,  that will affect their growth. They need adequate light to really do well. 
    Nothing to do with watering - more water will just make them grow bigger, and therefore usually flower later. That's why pinching the tips out when they're younger can help as it encourages them to branch out rather than just go 'up', and the flowers will appear at a lower height. They're easier to grow in drier areas with poorer soil, for that reason. 
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • AstroAstro Posts: 433
    I've never specifically watered cosmos that are in the ground , only if they are newly planted or perhaps if we had some extreme drought they would get hosed with the rest. It's said they are native to Mexican meadow and scrub so I gather somewhat impoverished compared to most gardens.
  • sheila.bullock283v_8nFP1ysheila.bullock283v_8nFP1y Posts: 24
    Thanks so neighbour talking rubbish. Google does say they don't need water much tbh. Did not pinch tips never thought as when buy plants the same applies never think:(
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719

    @sheila.bullock283v_8nFP1y
    As you had already started a thread about Cosmos, maybe better to just add to it rather than start a 2nd thread on the identical topic. see original thread below.

    I have turned your pic for you.

    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1076220/cosmos#latest
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  • sheila.bullock283v_8nFP1ysheila.bullock283v_8nFP1y Posts: 24
    Ok out of depth 
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Just go to “my discussions” and add any comments or photos. It’s really easy honestly 
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