Terry cosmea, depending on the variety, is an annual or perennial plant, belongs to the family of Astrovidae, or Compositae. Translated from Latin means "space". Some of the most common species are Snow Click, Ladybug, Psyche and Orange. A herbaceous plant that can be easily grown at home.
Description and characteristics of the plant
Terry cosmea is also called cosmic beauty. An unpretentious bush sometimes reaches up to 1.5 m high, has openwork-terry petals. Flowers can be of completely different colors - from white to red.
Terry terrestrial emanates from its own wild relative that the reed flowers in inflorescences are in three or more rows. Due to this growth feature, the dahlia-like flower is smaller. Flowers make branches heavier, as a result of which the bush looks more voluminous.
Rose Bonbon and Pink Valley are the most elegant views of Cosmea. The plant prefers terrain with a lot of light, tolerates frost well and does not require abundant moisture.
Varieties of cosmea terry
There are more than 20 species of this plant. The table describes the features of some varieties of terry cosmea:
| Grade | Height cm | Description |
| Annuals | ||
| Snow click | More than 70. | The most common type of terry cosmea. The color is snowy white, outwardly the bushes resemble inflorescences of a magnificent dahlia. Use for decorative purposes. Propagated by self-seeding. Mid June - September. |
| Psyche | Up to 80. | Inflorescences have the shape of a basket of white and red hue. Prefers windless sunny areas. Grows in loose drained soil without stagnation. July - November. |
| Pink lollipop | 40 to 85 | Heat-loving plant, resistant to drought. The flowers are painted in pink tones. Petals grow in two rows, after drying, they fall and there remains a box with seeds. June - September. |
| Sea shell | 50 to 100 | Grows in loose lands, loves light. The color is purple-pink, the petals are folded into a tube. The plant has a rich floral scent that attracts bees. June August. |
| Cranberry Click | From 80 to 150. | The range of shades from scarlet to maroon. It does not require special care, loves warmth and a large amount of light. Forms lush inflorescences. June - September. |
| Orange | Up to 100. | Cold-resistant grade of cosmea. It has the most unusual and bright color of flowers in an orange hue. Propagated by self-seeding. July - October. |
| Rainbow overflows | From 80 to 120. | Coloring a variety of shades - from white to burgundy. The plant is frost-resistant, grows in areas with abundant light. June - September. |
| ladybug | Up to 30. | Relatively undersized bush in comparison with other species. Petals are yellow, orange and red. June - September. |
| Perennial | ||
| Chocolate or blood red | 40 to 150 | One of the unknown varieties of cosmea, the most heat-loving - does not tolerate temperatures well below +5 ° C. Prefers friable earth. The flowers are red, maroon. June August. |
Growing and planting terrestrial cosmea in open ground
There are two seasons of sowing terry cosmea:
- Spring. Once the snow has melted and the soil is ready for new plantings, you can safely plant a plant. So that future bushes take root, before sowing, it is worth digging the soil, equipping it with oxygen, and then proceed to the upcoming process. The next and very important stage is the direct planting of seeds in open ground - spread on the surface every 30-40 cm, pressing them to the soil. It is not recommended to fall asleep with earth, since the plant may die.
- Autumn. This sowing season is characterized by low temperature, and since the terry kosmey is cold-resistant - the period is excellent for planting it. An important point in planting a plant in the autumn is strict adherence to deadlines, namely, not later than November, otherwise the seeds will die from sudden frosts. The sowing process in this season is similar to the technology of planting in the spring.
Sowing cosmei for seedlings
Growing plants using seedlings is used in two cases - a climatic zone with a cold climate, where the process of removing terry cosme from seeds becomes quite difficult, as well as the gardener's desire to create a geometrically correct orientation of flower growth.
To achieve the desired result, you must:
- In early April, put a couple of seeds in a small pot with pre-prepared soil.
- Periodically moisten the soil with a spray bottle.
- Cover the pot with a thin layer of cling film and place in a well-lit place.
- Monitor the room temperature - not lower than +19 ° C.
- After 1-2 weeks, the first shoots appear, after which you need to remove the film.
- From time to time water the soil with small portions of water.
- As soon as the seedlings reach 9-10 cm, carefully transplant each into a separate container.
Rules for the care of terry cosmea in the open ground
Terry cosmea is a plant that does not require special attention and care, but still it is worth knowing how to grow it correctly so as not to harm it.
It is worthwhile to adhere to the following recommendations to create a cosmea of favorable conditions:
- Plant crops in loose soil.
- Fertilize with a complex fertilizer containing several nutrients.
- Remove weeds from the plot before flowering.
It is strictly forbidden:
- Water the earth more than once a week, otherwise the root system of the plant will suffer.
- Grow cosmea in places with insufficient light.
Mr. Summer resident informs: pests and diseases cosmea terry
Terry cosmea refers to those plants that are little exposed to the development of viral and fungal diseases, and also it does not attract various kinds of pests. The table below contains information about those rare types of diseases and parasites that can harm the bush.
| Disease / pest | Manifestations | Remedial measures |
| Tracheomycosis, Fusarium | Yellowing and drying of the leaves, resulting in their complete subsidence. | Timely removal of injured parts, fungicide treatment. |
| Slugs, snails | Damage to leaves and petals. | Manual collection of pests, spraying with chemicals. |
