Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mixture

49-63 Days to maturity. Cosmos bipinnatus. Sensation Mixture Cosmos Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Sensation Mix cosmos seeds grow some of the season's most timeless and familiar blooms.

Sensation Mix cosmos seeds are hardy outdoor favorites for growing unique, yet brilliant colors for lining the back of the garden or showing off on the patio. Sensation Mix seeds grow classic 36" cosmos shrubs bursting with neat 2" daisy-like blooms in a mix of rose, white, pink, and magenta.

Sensation Mix is easy to grow from seed and is known to thrive in a variety of gardens prone to heat, drought, and poor soil across North America. ~ 5,000 seeds/oz.

Latin Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

Hardiness Zone: Annual; Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Days to Maturity:60-90 days

Days to Germination: 8-10 days

Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch

Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches

Row Spacing: 8-18 inches

Plant Height:3-5 feet

Plant Width: 6-12 inches

Growth Habit: Mounding, fern-like foliage with taller flower stalks.

Soil Preference:Cosmos flowers prefer soil that is not too fertile. They prefer neutral to alkaline environments (7.0-7.5) but have been known to flourish in a variety of soil types.

Temperature Preference: 60-90 F

Light Preference: Full Sun

Pests and Diseases: Cosmos plants are generally pest and disease-resistant. However, in greenhouses and similar conditions, aphids can be attracted to them and hide easily on their delicate foliage. Check them frequently to avoid infestations.

Sensation Mixture Cosmos Color:A mix of rose, white, pink, and magenta blooms. Yellow centers and green foliage.

Easy/Hard: Easy

Direct Sow: Yes Direct Sow

Start Indoors: Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Growing Non-GMO Sensation Mixture Cosmos Flower Seeds Sensation Mix cosmos seeds are popularly sown outdoors directly after the frost. But for earliest spring blooms, begin seeds indoors 4-6 weeks prior and harden off to a sunny place in the garden or decorative planter.

Sensation Mix cosmos is just as popular indoors as out. Germination will take 2-3 weeks in full lighting. Germinate them in a warm area (at least 60 F soil temperature) and not buried too deep.

Harden off the seedlings gradually and be sure the danger of frost has passed before planting them outdoors. Expect to see blooms in 5-7 weeks that last all summer! Deadhead blooms regularly to encourage more flower development and an attractive branching habit. Sensation Mix cosmos is a hardy full sun performer known to be low-maintenance and tolerant to heat and drought.

Do not overwater because the cosmos will suffer in overly saturated and poorly drained gardens. Plants may reseed for the next season but may do so too aggressively to the point where it becomes invasive.

Once established, these plants require little supplemental water except in drought conditions. Until they fully establish, they will benefit from regular irrigations that slowly taper off.

Avoid fertilizer. Sensation Mixture Cosmos in the Flower Garden Cosmos seeds are a favorite for kids or novice gardeners because they are a low-maintenance grow tolerant to hot and dry gardens. Sensation Mixture Cosmos plants are perfect for large fields, wildflower gardens, and mass plantings. Harvesting Sensation Mixture Cosmos plants Sensation Mixture Cosmos plants are ideal if you wish to have a cut flower garden but want to reduce the amount of water required for irrigation. These flowers make charming bouquets all summer long but require little water.

To harvest: cut a flower stalk as far down as possible, and store it in cool, clean water. About Sensation Mixture Cosmos Garden Seeds Although Cosmos bipinnatus are not considered edible, they are also not considered toxic in any way. They won’t be problematic for children or pets who may accidentally ingest them. Cosmos bipinnatus, more commonly known as Cosmos, is native to the arid and warm climates of Mexico but has since been naturalized throughout most of the world's similar climates. Cosmos bipinnatus grows so effortlessly in the United States that it is considered an invasive species in several counties from California, Utah, and New Mexico and up and down the Atlantic and Great Lakes states. Sensation Mixture Cosmos plants have 2” wide blooms that will keep popping up all season and eagerly draw in a host of pollinators. Tips From Our Gardeners

"Cosmos flowers are wildly popular for good reason. They are effortlessly beautiful and require little maintenance beyond what is desired. Try growing them in pots where they may be invasive and don’t let them go to seed!"

Sensation Mixture Cosmos Seeds Per Package:

2 g Package - Approximately 350 Seeds 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 5,000 Seeds 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 20,000 Seeds 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 400,000 Seeds

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