A Colorful Explosion for Your Garden
Purple-Red-White Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), offered by OSC Seeds
Stunning bicolor flowers, 5 to 7 cm wide, striped in Purple, red, and white, adorn these compact, dwarf plants reaching 60 cm tall. The finely cut, light green foliage enhances the flowers' beauty. Early blooming and continuous throughout summer, these cosmos are a butterfly favorite and perfect for vibrant gardens.
Spread: Not specified
Plant height: 60 cm
Packet size: Approx. 25 seeds
Companion plants: Zinnias, sunflowers, gaillardias
Incompatible plants: None known
How to Grow:
Direct sow Cosmos seeds into the garden, though starting indoors 4 weeks before planting is also an option. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and sow seeds 3–6 mm deep from mid to late May. Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart when they are 5–8 cm tall. Germination occurs within 7–10 days.
Purple-Red-White Cosmos are ideal for vibrant borders or stunning bouquets, while attracting pollinators to your garden.