Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and Arizona
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Apricotta Cosmos Seeds
Cosmos bipinnatus
3'' wide flowers, with apricot and pink petals and yellow centers.
Planting Cosmos
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with flower buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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36 reviews
- Rachel H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/28/26Stunning
Came up early August, MI zone 6 and they are absolutly stunning.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/29/26Hey Rachel,
We're so happy to hear that your Apricotta Cosmos Seeds came up early and are absolutely stunning! That's awesome that they're thriving so well in zone 6. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Jo A. M.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/13/26Non blooming plants 7 ft plus tall
Tried these two years in a row and twice wind up with non blooming monsters.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/25/26Hey Jo,
We're sorry to hear you're struggling with our Apricotta cosmos! Please contact our customer service team with photos of your plants so our horticulturist can diagnose what's going awry for you.
However, from the description you have given so far, she suspects you may be overfertilizing the plants with nitrogen, which results in large foliage and little to no flowering. This is indicated in the care instructions inside our seed packet; cosmos typically does best in average to poor soil types and doesn't need fertilizer. This is a surprisingly common garden error, so you're far from alone if this is the case - you're just being overly generous to your plants! But a few photos will allow our horticulturist to confirm if that's the situation.
- LingziRated 5 out of 5 stars8/15/265 Stars
It shipped out quickly and I got a free seed packet with my order. Im excited to see how everything turns out. The seeds sprouted very quickly!
- Rachel C.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/17/26Vigorous, excellent germination
Another flower that did great in Sacramento. Unfortunately I don't like the color much, as I thought it would be fully apricot! However it has been faster to bloom than my sensation. Almost 100% germination which was excellent, and the plants did very well. Got to be around 3.5' at bloom
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Rachel,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Apricotta Cosmos Seeds! It's awesome that you got almost 100% germination - that's exactly what we love to hear about seed quality! And how cool that they bloomed faster than your sensation cosmos and reached such an impressive 3.5' height - those vigorous growers really know how to put on a show! We totally get that the color wasn't quite what you were expecting with the apricot tones, but it sounds like they absolutely delivered on performance and growing success in Sacramento! There's nothing better than reliable bloomers that germinate so well and establish themselves so beautifully in the garden! Thanks for sharing your Apricotta Cosmos growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MaryVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/21/26One of the most beautiful cosmos I've grown so far
I am really enjoying the early blooms of this variety. Typically every year or so I like to grow a cosmos or few in my boulevard or front garden. I am glad I gave this a try.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Mary,
We love hearing that our Apricotta Cosmos Seeds are giving you some of the most beautiful cosmos you've grown! What a wonderful compliment! It sounds like these early blooms are really making your boulevard garden shine this season. We're so happy you decided to give this variety a try - it's always exciting when a new cosmos exceeds expectations! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous Apricotta cosmos success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️