Candy Stripe Cosmos seed mix
Cosmos got its name from the Greek word 'kosmos' which translates into beautiful, and appropriately so. Cosmos come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. This variety has soft pink, fuchsia, and pastel purple striped petals.
Cosmos are easy to grow, require little effort, and are powerful magnets for beneficial insects and pollinators. They also have numerous medicinal uses.
Cosmos do well in full sun but they can grow in partial sun as well. These can get anywhere from 3-5 feet. They bloom from mid-spring to late fall.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:
Cosmos bipinnatus Candystripe
Plant spacing:
9-12 inches apart
Color:
Flowers will range from all white petals to white petals with dark pink edges. Other flowers will have pink to dark pink petals with pink striations inside the interior of each petal.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch deep
Sun requirements:
Full sun, at least 6 hours.
Utilization:
Exellent xeroscaping flower, great for rock beds, attraction pollinators, and for cut flower arrangements.
Frost Hardy:
No
Maturity days:
60-90 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors?
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Unknown
Vine Habit:
