Additional information
Weight | .50 g |
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Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
$2.39
This whimsical cosmos has shell-like, tubular flower petals. Very easy to grow. Long blooming season from early summer through fall. Excellent in background borders for a dynamic effect. Attracts pollinators.
Weight | .50 g |
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Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
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.
Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Height: 3-6′ (1-1.8m)
Bloom Period: summer
Type: annual