Drought Tolerant Cosmos Bipinnatus Sonata Purple Garden Flower Plant Seeds

Cosmos Bipinnatus Seeds - Purple

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Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sonata Purple) - The Sonata series combines a compact mounded form with massive flowering! Easy to grow, they tolerate heat and dry conditions once established. Cut often for armloads of purple colored blossoms.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

Vivid Color

Cosmos plants are known for abundantly adding bright pops of color to the garden and landscape!

Vivid Color

Beautiful Cut Flower

How to Grow

Cosmos seeds should be directly sown into prepared seedbeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist. Under proper conditions, these seeds will germinate in 14-21 days. These plants will self-sow and return the next year if some spent blooms are allowed to remain on the plant. However, deadheading will prolong the bloom season for the current year.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained w' 6.1-7.4
  • Sowing rate: 6 seeds per plant
Beautiful Cut Flower

Plant Specifications

Cosmos is an annual flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 3 through 10. Cosmos flowers are commonly grown for cutting, and they can last for over a week in the vase.

  • Bloom color: purple
  • Bloom season: summer to fall
  • Plant height: 24 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sonata Purple) - The Sonata series combines a compact mounded form with massive flowering! Easy to grow, they tolerate heat and dry conditions once established. Cut often for armloads of purple colored blossoms. This container-perfect form of purple cosmos, just like "Dazzler" but one-third the size. You cannot go wrong with this easy to grow and very long-flowering variety. Use it as a front of border filler. Pick or cut it for vases, bouquets, and flower arrangements too.

For the best flower production plant in soils of average fertility with moderate water. Cosmos plants tolerate heat, drought, and poor soils. Remove spent blooms to promote additional flowers. Cosmos will usually self-sow if some spent blossoms are kept on plants. Cut flowers typically last 5 to 9 days when blooms are cut as petals unfold. Flowers fully open in vase. Cosmos attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Directly sow the seeds for this purple flowering Cosmos into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the flower seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

89,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

36 - 60 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

AAS WINNER

1936

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

Plant cosmos flower seed at 15 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Outsidepride Annual Cosmos Bipannatus Wild Flower Seed Mix (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensation Mix), available in 4 sizes, offers a vibrant color mix of pink, white, and maroon blooms that add a touch of beauty to outdoor spaces. These special feature seeds thrive in partial sun and are expected to bloom from summer to fall, with an ideal planting period in the spring. Best suited for USDA Zones 3-10, these annuals grow between 36-60 inches tall. Sometimes the name Mexican Aster is used for these flowers. Cosmos plants are liberal self-sowers, so helping them along just means there will be more blooms!
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Air Quality Improvement
Cosmos not only adds vibrant beauty to outdoor spaces but also helps improve air quality. These wildflowers absorb CO2 and release oxygen, contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment. Easy to grow and maintain, they bloom from summer to fall, making them perfect for gardening.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade
It thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it versatile for a variety of garden spaces. These resilient flowers bloom from summer to fall, adding vibrant color to your garden. Easy to plant and maintain, they are perfect for gardeners looking for adaptable and beautiful blooms.
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Easy to Naturalize
The annual Cosmos Bipannatus wild flower is easy to naturalize, making it an ideal choice for creating a vibrant, low-maintenance garden. These resilient flowers readily self-seed, allowing them to return year after year. Blooming from summer to fall, they bring lasting color and beauty with minimal effort, perfect for natural landscapes.
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Low Maintenance
This wildflower offers vibrant, long-lasting blooms from summer to fall with minimal upkeep. Its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Requiring little water and thriving in various conditions, it self-seeds easily, allowing it to return year after year without the need for constant care or replanting.
Experience unparalleled garden success with All-America Selections winners (AAS Winners), rigorously tested to thrive in local conditions, ensuring robust growth and exceptional yields. To be an AAS winner, a seed must demonstrate outstanding performance across multiple regions, ensuring you have vibrant plants that excel in adaptability and yield.
Enjoy a season of continuous, vibrant blooms with this drought-tolerant flower, also known as the Mexican Aster. Ideal for gardeners in USDA Zones 3-10, it thrives in various conditions and provides eye-catching color all summer long. Its resilient nature ensures that even with minimal water, the flowers keep flourishing, offering endless beauty throughout the growing season. Perfect for those looking for a hardy, colorful addition to their garden, these blooms bring long-lasting charm with very little effort.
These seeds don't mind overcrowding, so scattering the flower seeds over freshly tilled bare soil is a fast and easy seeding method. For best results, sow seeds individually or in small clusters, using 15 pounds per acre. Cover them with a thin layer of soil, no more than 1/16 inch (1-2 millimeters) deep. When Cosmos Mexican Aster flower seed is planted in the early spring, it is not uncommon to have a second planting in summer. By mid-summer, there may be an abundance of dried seed pods.

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensation Mix) - One of the most popular annuals to grow from flower seeds, Cosmos Bipinnatus, provide such an amazing display of color for the little amount of work they require. This seed mix has colors of pink, white, and maroon. What a fabulous sight to see this mix of colors in a field or meadow! They naturalize very easily and are attractive to bees and butterflies. Sometimes the name Mexican Aster is used for these flowers. Cosmos plants are liberal self-sowers, so helping them along just means there will be more blooms!

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Vivid Color

Cosmos plants are known for abundantly adding bright pops of color to the garden and landscape!

Vivid Color

Beautiful Cut Flower

How to Grow

Cosmos seeds should be directly sown into prepared seedbeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist. Under proper conditions, these seeds will germinate in 14-21 days. These plants will self-sow and return the next year if some spent blooms are allowed to remain on the plant. However, deadheading will prolong the bloom season for the current year.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.1-7.4
  • Sowing rate: 6 seeds per plant
Beautiful Cut Flower

Cosmos is an annual flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 3 through 10. Cosmos flowers are commonly grown for cutting, and they can last for over a week in the vase.

  • Bloom color: yellow
  • Bloom season: summer to fall
  • Plant height: 30 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Lemonade) - If you have been waiting for the perfect shade of yellow cosmos, then look no further than Cosmos Lemonade! Not too tall or too short, not too late blooming, not too wimpy, but just right! It only takes a few months after planting for this yellow cosmos to flower with 2.5 inch primrose yellow blooms all around the dense rounded 30 inch x 30 inch bright green foliage. Primrose yellow color is not that easy to come by in Summer bloomers, and so valuable a compliment to pinks, blues and whites. Elegant cut flowers and great and attracting butterflies!

For the best flower production plant in soils of average fertility with moderate water. Cosmos plants tolerate heat, drought, and poor soils. Remove spent blooms to promote additional flowers. Cosmos will usually self-sow if some spent blossoms are kept on plants. Cut flowers typically last 5 to 9 days when blooms are cut as petals unfold. Flowers fully open in vase. Cosmos attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the flower seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus White Popsocks) - White Popsocks' frilly white flowers, most with powderpuff centers, are mixed with single and semi-double forms, blooming all summer if cut for bouquets. Delicate-looking but resilient and trouble-free. Will survive with very little water as these plants are quite resistant to drought.

This White Popsocks brings a pure white color, across an unusual mix of fully double pom pom and anemone blooms with the odd single flower thrown in. Bushy, multibranching plants produce masses of nectar-rich flowers through summer and into autumn. Creates strong drifts of color planted en masse, or brings soft foliage and flower contrast to mixed border and container displays.

Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. The seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil and lightly raked under at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Cosmos flowers bloom about 10 weeks from planting.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Pink Popsocks) - Pink Popsocks' frilly pink flowers, most with powderpuff centers, are mixed with single and semi-double forms, blooming all summer if cut for bouquets. Delicate-looking but resilient and trouble-free, they are a nod to vintage varieties of the 1920s, when Bodger Seed of California grew fluffy 'Pink Beauty', plus a white and crimson variety they called 'Extra Early Double Crested'! Will survive with very little water as these plants are quite resistant to drought.

Popsocks brings a classic cosmos pink colors, across an unusual mix of fully double pom pom and anemone blooms with the odd single flower thrown in. Bushy, multibranching plants produce masses of nectar-rich flowers through summer and into autumn. Creates strong drifts of color planted en masse, or brings soft foliage and flower contrast to mixed border and container displays.

Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. The seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil and lightly raked under at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Cosmos flowers bloom about 10 weeks from planting.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

27 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to mid fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Capriola) - You won't be able to resist this showy new Cosmos in your summer borders. Capriola carries plenty of bright, two-tone flowers, which are produced on branching plants all summer long. Easy to grow from seed this stunning cosmos is good for beds, borders and large patio containers.  Will survive with very little water as these plants are quite resistant to drought.

Cosmos Mexican Aster flowers are excellent for cutting. Cut the blooms just as the petals are beginning to unfold, and they will finish opening in the vase. The blooms will easily last 7 - 10 days in a vase. With such a long bloom season, many flowers can be cut and enjoyed indoors, and there will be plenty left in the garden to delight the butterflies and bees!

Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. The seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil and lightly raked under at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Cosmos flowers bloom about 10 weeks from planting.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

30 - 40 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer until Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Orange, Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Vivid Color

Cosmos plants are known for abundantly adding bright pops of color to the garden and landscape!

Vivid Color

Beautiful Cut Flower

How to Grow

Cosmos seeds should be directly sown into prepared seedbeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist. Under proper conditions, these seeds will germinate in 14-21 days. These plants will self-sow and return the next year if some spent blooms are allowed to remain on the plant. However, deadheading will prolong the bloom season for the current year.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained w' 6.1-7.4
  • Sowing rate: 6 seeds per plant
Beautiful Cut Flower

Plant Specifications

Cosmos is an annual flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 3 through 10. Cosmos flowers are commonly grown for cutting, and they can last for over a week in the vase.

  • Bloom color: orange & yellow
  • Bloom season: summer to fall
  • Plant height: 30-40 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus Bright Lights) - Drawing butterflies and compliments alike, these brilliant Sulphur Cosmos add a splash of color in shades of orange, yellow and sometimes even red! Easy-to-grow flower seed will produce blooms in only 10 weeks! This variety stands out in the border and produces an abundance of 2 inch blooms all summer long. A sunny location and moderate water is all the plants need to perform well. Don't even apply fertilizer as it tends to produce unusually tall, lanky plants with few blooms. These flowers are commonly called Klondike Cosmos. Will survive with very little water as these plants are quite resistant to drought.

Sulfur Cosmos are known as an excellent cut flower with a vase life of 7 - 10 days. Cut the blooms in the early morning hours, and select stems with flowers that have just opened. Remove the leaves below the water line, and enjoy a beautiful bouquet!

Directly sow Klondike Cosmos seeds into prepared soil after danger of frost has passed. Lightly rake the soil over the flower seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the area moist until germination. The plants perform well even when crowded.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

A

Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

A

Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

A

Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

A

Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

A

Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

A

Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

36 - 48 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Gorgeous Mix of Color

This cosmos mix puts forth a variety of colored blooms that make for excellent cut flowers, and will last for over a week in the vase!

Gorgeous Mix of Color

Beautiful Cut Flower

How To Grow

Cosmos seeds should be directly sown into prepared seedbeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist. Under proper conditions, these seeds will germinate in 14-21 days. These plants will self-sow and return the next year if some spent blooms are allowed to remain on the plant. However, deadheading will prolong the bloom season for the current year.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained with pH 6.1-7.4
  • Sowing rate: 6 seeds per plant
Beautiful Cut Flower

Plant Information

Cosmos are annual plants that grow in USDA zones 3 through 8, and this sea shells mix produces flowers of white, pink, and purple. Cosmos are effective at attracting pollinators, and will bring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.

  • Bloom season: summer
  • Bloom color: mix
  • Plant spacing: 18-24 inches

Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sea Shells Mix) - Uniquely rolled and fluted petals come in mixed shades of red, pink and white, giving a bicolor feel. Well-branched plants up to 3 - 4 feet and 18 - 24 inches wide tall thrive in difficult sunny and dry spots, flowering freely all summer. Deadhead for continual bloom well in to Fall. The colorful blooms are simply irresistible to butterflies and attract them, along with bees, birds, and other beneficial insects, all season long. The delicate blooms make gorgeous cut flowers and the more you cut, the more blooms the Sea Shells mix will bloom!

For the best flower production plant in soils of average fertility with moderate water. Cosmos plants tolerate heat, drought, and poor soils. Remove spent blooms to promote additional flowers. Cosmos will usually self-sow if some spent blossoms are kept on plants. Cut flowers typically last 5 to 9 days when blooms are cut as petals unfold. Flowers fully open in vase. Cosmos attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. For a natural setting, the flower seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil. Lightly rake the soil over the seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch and keep the area moist.

Common Questions

Q

Why haven’t my plants bloomed?

A

Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.

Q

Can I start inside?

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Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Q

Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?

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Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.

Q

Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?

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Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.

Q

Where should I put in my flower bed?

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Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.

Q

How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?

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Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q

How long can cosmos live?

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Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.

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