Cosmos, Sensation Mix (1/4 lb)

Cosmos "Sensation Mix" (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an open-pollinated annual with airy flowers in white, rose, pink, and crimson on tall, graceful plants. Easy to grow and a reliable, long-blooming cut flower, its evenly spaced petals inspired the name Cosmos, the Greek word for harmony. This 1/4 lb size covers roughly 1,000 square feet.

At a glance

• Variety: Sensation Mix (Cosmos bipinnatus)
• Type: Annual, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 7-21 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: Thin to 1' to 2' apart
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Height at maturity: 2' to 3'
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10
• Coverage: 1/4 lb per 1,000 sq ft (about 22,226 seeds)

Best for

• Cottage gardens and mass plantings
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Cut-flower beds and bouquets
• Low-water, easy-care gardens
• Beginner gardeners wanting reliable color

How to grow

Sow in spring at 1/16" deep. Germination takes 7-21 days. Thin to 1' to 2' apart once plants reach 2" tall. Grow in full sun in nearly any soil with light water. Plants reach 2' to 3' and bloom from summer into fall.

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