Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Cool Calm Cosmos..




I have been trying to pick a favorite flower for this summer of 2012....I do believe that I may cast my first vote for the lovely white Cosmos...

They are doing so well in my baskets at the lake....I took so many photos...I could not decide on how many to post...so...I picked these...hope it isn't too too many...but they are so gorgeous....Don't you agree???


Enjoy your trip down Cosmos Lane...:o)
























Couldn't leave my home garden out of the post...

These pink beauties are in the back
yard here....


Love Love Love Cosmos....


Hope you all had a great day...

Not quite as hot today....but
still pretty darn sticky...

Enjoy your evening......:o)



                                    


                                            Cheers!         :o)
                                         linda
                                                    
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14 comments:

  1. Linda18 July 2012 at 17:26

    I love white cosmos but didn't grow them this year. I'm trying orange ones, and they are just starting to bloom. Do you save seeds to grow for next year?

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  2. Linda18 July 2012 at 17:29

    Not yet...I have just been deadheading as I go along...I usually save seeds more in the Fall...I have never heard of Orange Cosmos...I can't wait to see those photos!!!

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  3. Pamela Gordon18 July 2012 at 19:37

    Cosmos are a favorite of mine too Linda but I always choose pinks. I like the white ones you have. They really show up against the background.

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    1. Linda18 July 2012 at 20:05

      Yes, they do, don't they...I like the Lake in the background....hope by the time I get there, they are not shrivelled from the hot, humid week..

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  4. Betsy Brock18 July 2012 at 20:25

    yes...hot and sticky! Ugh!

    Lovely cosmos...the heat certainly doesn't seem to be bothering them!

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    1. Linda19 July 2012 at 05:44

      lucky for them, I move the baskets into a shaded are at the cottage...I hope they made it thru this hot week!!

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  5. Unknown19 July 2012 at 04:14

    Love the picture of the Cosmos with the lake behind, especially the one with the red chicken head peeking up!

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    1. Linda19 July 2012 at 05:45

      me too!!! that is at the end of the deck, and can be enjoyed when we are lounging!!!

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  6. Anonymous19 July 2012 at 08:05

    I would like to grow these from seed next year, do share your growing tips as they are real eye catchers.

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    1. Linda19 July 2012 at 13:19

      I bought young plants...but when I pot them up, I always add MIRACLE GRO soil to my potting soil and peat moss...I also add Miracle Gro time released fertilizer....these are at the lake, so they don't get as much watering, as I am only there a few days a week....but I really think the Miracle Gro is the key...

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  7. Notes From ABroad19 July 2012 at 09:36

    Once we are all moved in to our new home in the US again, I will be picking your brain every day for tips on gardening and what flowers will be happy where ~
    Cosmos.. I like them !
    besos, C

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    1. Linda19 July 2012 at 13:20

      no problem....I love talkin' flower!!!!It is my second language!!

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  8. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage19 July 2012 at 18:56

    I agree! Love white flowers anyway, but they look so gorgeous against the water. My china is vintage from the Germany US Zone. Good to see you lovin' your beach!

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    1. Linda19 July 2012 at 18:58

      Thanks Jacqueline...I do love my beach!!!

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