Cosmos Sea Shells Blend Seed
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Cosmos Sea Shells Blend Seed

Cosmos bipinnatus

Item #1073

Annual. A cosmic beauty like no other, Candy Stripe has a golden center flanked by white petals with rosy edges and striping. Once established, cosmos are drought tolerant; neglect is the kind of care they prefer. They reseed readily, making them ideal for wildflower or naturalized areas. A terrific cut flower. Deer resistant.




Annual

Full Sun

Blooms summer to fall

3' – 5' tall

Days to Emerge:
5 – 10 days

Seed Depth:
1/4"

Seed Spacing:
A group of
5 seeds
every 1' – 2'

Thinning:
When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1
every 1' – 2'

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.

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