Cosmos

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Sensation' has quickly become a must-have flower in summer gardens , thanks to its abundant blooms , its vibrant palette of pink, red, and white hues , and its easy-to-grow nature . It embodies simple grace and delicate movement , brightening flowerbeds and borders from July to October .

Its light flowers with toothed petals radiate around a vibrant yellow center , and sway with the wind, attracting a host of pollinators : bees, butterflies, but also helpers like the green lacewing , whose larvae are formidable predators of aphids, scale insects and thrips – a valuable asset for gardens using biological pest control .

The Sea Shells cosmos is a unique ornamental variety, immediately recognizable by the tubular shape of its petals, reminiscent of delicate seashells. This singularity gives it a graphic and poetic character, while retaining the airy grace typical of cosmos.

The plant develops finely cut, light and airy foliage, which perfectly showcases the flowers borne on long, slender stems. The flowers appear abundantly throughout the summer, in a palette of tones ranging from pure white to soft pink, sometimes slightly more intense.

In the garden, Sea Shells is easy to grow. Undemanding, it adapts well to ordinary soils and prefers sunny locations. Its steady growth and long flowering period make it an excellent plant for borders, wildflower meadows, or naturalistic gardens. It sometimes self-seeds when conditions are right.

In the ecumene, the Sea Shells cosmos is perceived as a plant of lightness and expression. It reminds us that the garden can also be a space of surprise and fantasy, where form matters as much as color.

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has become a favorite in gardens worldwide thanks to its vibrant blooms and generous nature . This variety bursts forth in a luminous palette of yellows, oranges, and deep oranges , evoking foliage in the sunlight. It flowers from summer until the first frosts and attracts an abundance of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects , thus enhancing the garden's ecological vitality.

In the garden, Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has a graceful, slender habit , swaying elegantly in the breeze. It is easy to grow : it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils , requires little maintenance, and thrives on minimal care to provide continuous flowering . Its presence promotes ecological resilience by supporting biodiversity and deterring certain pests.

The delicate flowers of the cosmos are veritable pollinator magnets , and the 'Kiiro' cultivar is no exception. Introduced in 2019 , this variety is distinguished by its very pale yellow flowers , with petals slightly tinged with peach on the reverse , which bloom elegantly at the top of slender stems that can reach 1.2 m .

Flowering begins as early as July and continues until October , ensuring a continuous presence in the garden and effective pollination. Its appeal to bees and beneficial insects makes it a valuable ally for vibrant gardens.

Undemanding, the 'Kiiro' cosmos prefers light, well-drained, and infertile soils . In overly rich soil, it tends to produce more foliage at the expense of flowers. Planted in full sun, it offers an airy and poetic display throughout the summer.