Cosmea ‘Antiquity’ (Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Cosmea ‘Antiquity’ (Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant cosmea ‘Antiquity’ in a south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’ can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Wildflower meadows – a garden that recreates an open and natural habitat, a field covered with herbs and other wild plants;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. cosmea ‘Antiquity’ can be applied in/as:

• Cut flowers – to harvest and decorate the house;
• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;