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Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Also known as "Cupcakes and saucers". A brand new cosmos in a mix of blush and white in colour, this cosmos makes an absolutely stunning cut flower. You will grow a multi-hued bouquet with 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix', the only constant being that the blooms will be cup-shaped, softly colored, and utterly beautiful.
Cosmos is a pollinator attractant too, so expect butterflies and bees to visit your 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' all season. This cut-and-come-again variety rewards your prompt deadheading with new buds, and the show can continue well into fall in most climates. Just give 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' sunshine and well-drained soil; it will do the rest, reaching up to 4 feet high in full bloom, and spreading about 2 feet wide. Magnificent even in hot, dry, poor soil, 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' is a scene-stealer in the annual bed.
And don't limit these beautiful flowers to one area of the garden. Cosmos is a fine choice for the vegetable patch; as a member of the Aster family, it does a good job of repelling "bad bugs" and attracting beneficial insects and wasps to help your veggies grow and bloom their best. Native to Mexico, it has a natural resistance to most pests and diseases, so 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' will grow readily with very little attention from you.
Life Cycle: Annual
Plant Height: 100cm
Spacing: 30cm apart
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7-21 days @ 20-22°C
Seed to Bloom: 8 - 12 weeks
Approx Number of Seeds: 100/200/500
Sowing Depth + Method: Cover seeds lightly. Pinch out your cosmos seedlings when they are 30cm tall (3 true sets of leaves). Pinching out means taking the top 10cm off your seedling. This will encourage a bushier foliage, and more flowers!
WHEN TO SOW IN YOUR CLIMATE
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
- Cool: September, October, November, and December
- Temperate: August, September, October, November, and December
- Sub-tropical: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December
- Tropical: April, May, June, July, August, September, and October