Cosmos Dwarf Mix
This dwarf variety grows to just 36 inches tall and comes in a mix of white, pink, rose and crimson. It is a perfect size for beds and borders, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Prefers lean, well-draining soils.
How to Grow
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Seed Count: Approximately 100 seeds
Germination: 7-10 days at 68-80F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 12”
Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 60F.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 14 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering or allow them to go to seed and self sow. These prefer less frequent fertilization as too much nitrogen can promote foliage but limit flower growth.
Cut Flower: Pinch the growing point when the plant is 1’ tall to promote multi-stem growth. Harvest when flower buds are starting to open but before pollination occurs to ensure a longer vase life. Single flowers bloom 4-6 days when using flower food. The bloom period can be extended by harvesting stems with several buds at differing maturities to stagger blooming times.
This dwarf variety grows to just 36 inches tall and comes in a mix of white, pink, rose and crimson. It is a perfect size for beds and borders, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Prefers lean, well-draining soils.
How to Grow
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Seed Count: Approximately 100 seeds
Germination: 7-10 days at 68-80F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 12”
Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 60F.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 14 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering or allow them to go to seed and self sow. These prefer less frequent fertilization as too much nitrogen can promote foliage but limit flower growth.
Cut Flower: Pinch the growing point when the plant is 1’ tall to promote multi-stem growth. Harvest when flower buds are starting to open but before pollination occurs to ensure a longer vase life. Single flowers bloom 4-6 days when using flower food. The bloom period can be extended by harvesting stems with several buds at differing maturities to stagger blooming times.
This dwarf variety grows to just 36 inches tall and comes in a mix of white, pink, rose and crimson. It is a perfect size for beds and borders, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Prefers lean, well-draining soils.
How to Grow
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Seed Count: Approximately 100 seeds
Germination: 7-10 days at 68-80F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 12”
Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 60F.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 14 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering or allow them to go to seed and self sow. These prefer less frequent fertilization as too much nitrogen can promote foliage but limit flower growth.
Cut Flower: Pinch the growing point when the plant is 1’ tall to promote multi-stem growth. Harvest when flower buds are starting to open but before pollination occurs to ensure a longer vase life. Single flowers bloom 4-6 days when using flower food. The bloom period can be extended by harvesting stems with several buds at differing maturities to stagger blooming times.