Description
Cosmos make perfect companion plants for any vegetable garden – with pretty edible flowers that dress up any salad. They can increase pollination for squashes and cucumbers by enticing bees into the garden. Best of all, they’re excellent forage for native bees, as well as honeybees. Their open blooms make it easy for a wide range of insects to land and lunch.
The Dwarf Sensation Mix Cosmos come in a mix of lavender, pink, magenta, and white colors with yellow centers.
With its frothy foliage, this petite cosmos variety adds Victorian charm without towering — and best of all, these are an early bloom variety!
Cosmos are members of the daisy family, and you may even hear them called “Mexican Aster.” They’re an annual flower, but frequently self-seed, especially in warmer climates. Dwarf Cosmos reach about a foot tall.
Naturally, Cosmos flowers are generally pink and purple, but some cultivars can be dark red or cheerfully yellow. Flowers are cup-shaped and range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter. They sit atop tall stems, with sprawling foliage below.
Cosmos are native to Mexico and North America and are tolerant of hot climates and low moisture.
Benefits of Dwarf Cosmos
- Cosmos attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
- Easy to grow for children and beginning gardeners
- Prolific self-sowing flowers
- Fast blooming and long flowering season
- Edible flowers
- Excellent cut flowers
- Not prone to pests or disease
- Perfect size for small spaces
Tips for Growing Dwarf Cosmos
Sow Cosmos bipinnatus once soil conditions have reached 75°F and all chance of frost has passed. You can sow them directly in the garden, but barely cover with soil.
You can also plant them indoors 5 to 7 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Pot up once true leaves appear or start in larger containers if temperatures don’t accommodate planting outdoors.
Plant in full sun in any type of soil and keep lightly moist until the plant establishes, about a week. Plant about 12 inches apart for best results.
Top dress with compost or mulch for long-term feeding and moisture retention.
Water once or twice weekly, depending on local weather conditions. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer when buds begin to appear.
Harvest cut flowers just as they have opened or deadhead regularly to prolong bloom.
Dwarf Cosmos Details
- Life span: Annual
- Color scheme: Pink, maroon, lavender, white
- Height: 12 inches
- Time to Germinate: 7-10 days.
- Time to maturity: 10-12 weeks
Terms of Sale
Sold by weight — you will receive a minimum of 400 mg of seed, approximately 50 to 60 seeds, shipped free from Florida via regular USPS First Class Mail to U.S. mailing addresses only.
Refund/Replace/Return Policy
Our policy is to replace or refund any missing or damaged packages, so please contact us directly if you have any problems with your order.
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