The flowers of the Cosmea sway gently in the wind of summer and autumn and shine with the smiles of those who look at them. But Cosmea's life is not always so carefree. If snails crawl over, she will be afraid and anxious.
How can I protect a Cosmea from snails?
A Cosmea should ideally be grown at homeearlyand not planted until May in order to be strong enough and less appetizing for snails. On site, the Cosmea can be protected using asnail fence,snail pelletsor another barrier such asgravelorCoffee grounds be protected.
Are snails targeting the Cosmea?
Some snails are after the Cosmea. However, if they have the choice, they generally prefer other summer flowers such as delphiniums and zinnias.
When is the Cosmea particularly at risk of being eaten by snails?
If the Cosmea isyoung, snails are particularly after it. They love the young plants and are not afraid to eat them completely bare. Therefore, special care is required if the Cosmea has been sown in the bed and sprouts or has been freshly planted. If possible, choose to grow Cosmea at home. This can happen as early as March.
What circumstances increase the risk of predation for the Cosmea?
Inhumid weatherthe risk for the cosmos of being eaten by snails increases. It becomes even more worrying if there aretasty plants that attract snails in the area. For this reason, it is better to surround the decorative basket with flowers that snails don't like. These include, among others, bearded carnations, columbines, foxgloves and fairy mirrors.
How do I remove the snails from the Cosmea?
GomorningStalkingand try to catch the snails in the act. Look under the leaves of the cosmos andcollectthe snails.
How can the snails be kept away from the Cosmea?
To protect Cosmos bipinnatus from snails, it helps to spreadslug pelletsor build asnail fencearound the plants. We also recommend aseed cap, which you place over the young plants. Abarrierin the form of coffee grounds, gravel or sand can also be effective in keeping snails at a distance. Last but not least, it is advisable to water the Cosmeain the morning and not in the evening.
Which snails do Cosmea like?
It is mainlyslugs that the Cosmea like to eat. Roman snails quickly lose interest in these plants and can therefore be classified as less hostile.
Tip
Snail resistant? None
Here and there you can read that Cosmea is considered snail-resistant. But this is a false assumption. Snails are not interested in the older and already flowering specimens. But the young plants find them tasty, especially when there is no other food in sight.
