Description

Sea Shells Blend Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) features charming, seashell-shaped petals in vibrant shades of white, pink, rose, and crimson, with a few bi-colored blossoms for added flair. Growing 3'–5' tall, these stunning blooms make excellent cut flowers and thrive in full sun with minimal care. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, they attract hummingbirds and pollinators, making them ideal for wildflower gardens, naturalized areas, or mixed borders. With their unique rolled petals and cheerful yellow centers, Sea Shells Blend Cosmos adds a whimsical touch to any garden.

60 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico and Arizona
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 3'-5' tall, 18″-36″ wide
Variety Information: 3″–4″ solid colored (and a few bi-colored) blossoms of white, pink, rose, and crimson, with rolled, quilled petals surrounding yellow centers
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant

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, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.