Cup and Saucers Mix Cosmos

We hope this variety will dazzle you as much as it did us, it was our absolute favorite flower trial for 2017! First cosmo of its kind with petals that are fused together forming a cup, appearing like a graceful tulip. Cupcake was a true standout in our cottage style flower beds, blooming all season long, rain or shine and is so very lovely in a bouquet. White, pink and blush petals with single, double and semi double flowers. 

25 seeds

PLANTING

Cosmo bipinnatus

Annual

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF.

Seed Planting Depth: 1/8" deep

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost,10-18" apart. Water seedlings regularly until established. 

Sowing Outdoors: Around last frost date when soil temperature reaches 65-70ºF. Sow a few seeds 3-6" apart, thinning out to 10-18" apart. 

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width: 30-36" x 24"

Spacing: 10-18" apart

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs: Poor to average, well drained, tolerates dry soil.

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90 days

Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, wildflower and cottage gardens, attracts butterflies and beneficials. 

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Deadheading prolongs flowering, staking tall plants helps keep them upright when the plant is full of blooms.