Cosmos Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95

"Cosmos flowers (Cosmos spp.) are a favorite among gardeners due to their delicate, daisy-like blooms, feathery foliage, and ability to attract butterflies and bees. These annuals are incredibly easy to grow, making them ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Their long blooming period, from early summer until frost, provides a vibrant display of color in flower beds, borders, and wildflower gardens. With their adaptability to various growing conditions, cosmos flowers thrive in gardens and containers, requiring little maintenance. Cosmos flowers are an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance choice for home gardens, offering long-lasting blooms, pollinator attraction, and vibrant color. With minimal effort, these flowers will self-seed and return year after year, creating a continuous floral display."
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Cosmos
  • Species: Bipinnatus
  • Plant Height/Width: 36-48"high, 12-14" spread
  • Season: Blooms summer to fall
  • Exposure: Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

When to start?

  • plant in spring

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Direct sow (recommended): A little compost mixed in with the soild is recommended. Plant 4" apart and ¼" deep. Firm soil lightly, water and keep evenly moist.

How to keep happy?

  • Seedlings will emerge in 7-10 days. Thin plants to stand 8-10 inches apart when seedlings are 1 inch high to prevent possible rot.
  • Keep soil evenly moist but not wet.
  • After plants are about 6 inches tall, a light fertilizer may be applied.

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Fresh Blooms

Deadhead to promote fresh blooms and tidy plant growth.

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Fresh Blooms

Deadhead to promote fresh blooms and tidy plant growth.


The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Cosmos, first discovered by Spanish explorers in 16th Century Mexico, found its way to Madrid. It adorned English gardens by 1789, thanks to the ambassador's wife, before making its American debut in the mid-1800s.

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