Cosmos bipinnatus. Reliable and well-loved single daisy shaped flowers with yellow centers bloom in white and various shades of pink. Pinching off the growing tip when the plant is about 15cm (6") tall will help keep this tall lacy plant bushy and erect. Do not overfeed, as rich soil will delay flowering. Sensation Mix cosmos seeds plant height 1.2-1.8m (4-6'). Stake these tall Cosmos in windy gardens, but in sheltered areas, this is not necessary. Deadhead (remove spent flowers) to extend the flowering period and keep plants looking their tidiest. Cosmos is quite drought tolerant so it makes a good candidate for xeriscaping. Provide some water in extreme drought. Sensation Mix won an AAS Award in 1936.
Annual
Details
Botanical Name
Cosmos bipinnatus
Common Name
Sensation Cosmos Mix
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
- Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Summer to Fall
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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