Cosmos 'Cosmos Sensation Mix' organic
Organic Cosmos 'Cosmos Sensation Mix' (Cosmos bipinnatus) from the seed company Gaia, an award-winning heritage blend with tall and abundant blooms
The cosmos 'Cosmos Sensation Mix' develops tall, vigorous plants, reaching 120 to 180 cm in height, supported by finely cut, light green foliage that lends a light and airy appearance to the garden. The large, single flowers, held high above the foliage, display petals in shades of lavender, pink, magenta, and white , arranged around a luminous center. This historic variety, winner of the All-America Selections in 1936 , is renowned for its large flowers and spectacular blooming.
An annual plant capable of self-seeding , the cosmos 'Sensation' offers a prolonged flowering period from summer until the first frosts when faded flowers are regularly removed. Drought-tolerant once established , it attracts a wide variety of pollinators while requiring little maintenance, making it a must-have for flower gardens with a rustic feel.
Companion plants: Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Legumes, Squash
Spread/carry: Upright, airy
Plant height: 120 to 180 cm
Quantity per packet: 50 seeds
Certification: Certified organic
Special features: Multicolored mix, AAS 1936 award-winning variety, prolonged flowering, self-seeds, attracts pollinators
Leaf color: Light green
Texture/Floral appearance: Single, large flowers, thin stems
Cold tolerance: Sensitive to frost
Farming method
Sow the seeds 0.3 cm deep , either indoors in early spring or directly outdoors once all risk of frost has passed . Space the plants 30 to 45 cm apart and the rows 45 to 60 cm apart , in light, well-drained soil , even if not very fertile, to encourage flowering rather than excessive foliage growth.
Cosmos prefers full sun (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2) . Once established, it demonstrates good drought tolerance and requires little intervention.
Maintenance and flowering
Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage continuous and abundant blooming. Successive sowing can be done to extend the flowering period into autumn. At the end of the season, allowing a few flowers to go to seed promotes natural reseeding .
Usage ideas
• Flower beds and flower bed backgrounds
• Country and naturalistic gardens
• Large cut flowers
• Ornamental vegetable gardens that are favorable to pollinators
• Light floral screens in the background
The cosmos 'Cosmos Sensation Mix' is distinguished by its majestic height , generous flowering , and renowned horticultural heritage , bringing structure, color, and life to summer gardens while remaining simple and accessible to grow.
