Cosmos Candy Stripe – Item #109

$2.19

Bright white petals splashed with deep crimson. Some flowers are mostly white and some are mostly crimson, all combining into a lovely bouquet. Perfect for hot dry areas. Attracts pollinators.

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Additional information

Weight .50 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)

Spacing: 2″ (5cm)

Sprouts In: 6-10 days

Thinning: 10″ (25cm)

Sow in a sunny location with average soil in late spring after all danger of frost. May be started indoors four weeks before last frost. Keep young plants well watered and weeded until established. Mature plants are quite drought tolerant.

Cosmos rarely needs fertilizer to produce abundant blossoms. Cut flowers regularly to extend blooming season.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

Height: 3-6′ (1-1.8m)

Bloom Period: summer

Type: annual