About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Cosmos are seed-grown Cosmos bipinnatus flowers for seasonal planting in sunny garden spaces. Start seeds with steady moisture and the recommended germination temperature.

Use well-drained soil and give young plants room to establish. The plant can be included in the garden settings listed below without promising cultivar-specific color, size, or flowering performance.

A seed-grown Cosmos bipinnatus for a considered home garden planting.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Cosmos bipinnatus
Life Cycle Annual
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
Soil Preference Well-drained; Low Fertility

Why Gardeners Love It

Seasonal Flowers

Grow this flowering plant for seasonal garden interest.Seasonal garden flowers.

Pollinator Garden Interest

Its flowers can contribute to a pollinator-focused garden planting.Useful in pollinator plantings.

Home Garden Use

Place it in suitable beds, borders, or containers at home.Suitable for home gardens.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
70-75°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Moderate

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a sunny site or container with the listed soil conditions.

Prepare sunny, well-drained soil.

02

Sow

Sow seeds at 70 to 75 F and follow crop-appropriate depth guidance.

Sow at 70-75 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed or medium evenly moist without waterlogging it.

Keep the medium evenly moist.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to give plants enough room to develop.

Thin seedlings for space.

05

Bloom

Remove spent flowers when appropriate to maintain a tidy display.

Remove spent flowers as appropriate.

Garden Uses

Borders & Beds
Cut Flower
Home Gardens

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