Cosmos 'Versailles'

Cosmos 'Versailles' (Cosmos bipinnatus), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Cosmos 'Versailles' is a majestic and floriferous variety , producing large, bright flowers with wide, delicate petals . Highly appreciated for its slender shape and finely cut foliage , it brightens up the garden with its vivid shades of pink, white and carmine .

Easy to grow, this annual flowers abundantly all summer until the first frosts and attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators , thus promoting biodiversity.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Erect and bushy
Height : 90 to 120 cm
Flowering : June to October
Flowers : Large, wide petals in various shades (pink, white, carmine)
Foliage : Fine and light, very decorative
Use : Flowerbeds, borders, cut flowers, pollinators
Tolerance : Drought resistant and undemanding

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors in April for transplanting after the last frost
• Direct sowing in May once the soil has warmed up
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 18-22°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 30 to 40 cm between plants
?? Watering : Moderate, well-drained soil
?? Maintenance : Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering

Thanks to its rapid growth and long flowering period , the cosmos 'Versailles' is a sure bet to beautify the garden all summer long with its elegant and refined flowers.

Use and special features

?? A spectacular and refined flowering
Its large flowers with wide petals bring an elegant and colorful touch to the garden.

?? A real pollinator magnet
Attracts bees and butterflies , thus promoting biodiversity.

?? Ideal for fresh or dried bouquets
Its long, flexible stems make it a perfect cut flower for floral arrangements.