Cosmos Bright Light Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Mexico |
| Mature height |
60-120 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (at least 6 hours) |
| Watering |
Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings |
| Soil / mix |
Light, well-drained soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils |
| Fertilizer |
Minimal; over-feeding reduces flowering |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>A classic garden ornamental for borders, beds and mass plantings, cosmos also makes a long-lasting cut flower for vases. Its open blooms attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators to the garden.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep, spacing plants 30-40 cm apart, in a sunny spot. Germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Cosmos can be <em>direct sown</em> or started in trays and transplanted at the 4-6 leaf stage. Pinch young tips for bushier growth; flowering begins in about 60-90 days and continues for months if you deadhead spent blooms.</p>