Cosmos, Candystripe Cosmos Seeds

0.950 KD

A beauty like no other, ‘Candystripe’ has a golden center flanked by white petals with rosy edges and striping, making one sweet cut flower! Once established, cosmos are drought tolerant; neglect is the kind of care they prefer. They reseed readily, making them ideal for wildflower or naturalized areas.
Weight: 500 mg (~60 seeds)

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 3’–6′ tall

Variety Information: 3″–4″ blossoms of white with rose- to crimson-colored edges and striping

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning: When 1″ – 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

 

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: For longest vase life, cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.

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Weight 0.015 kg
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