Flowers
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosimo Pink White'
Cosmos
Dwarf Cosmos featuring masses of patterned flowers which vary from light pink with white stripes to white with pink edges. Their compact habit means they are less likely to need support/staking. Attractive for pollinators and can be used as cut flowers.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 55cm
- Spread
- 40cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under glass Mar-May in trays of moist seed compost. Cover with a very light layer of soil or verminulite. Germination occurs at about 21°C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Acclimatise before planting out May-Jun after frost have passed. Can be sown in situ May-Jun in fine, moist soil.
Aftercare
Keep soil moist until plants are established. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants for bushier growth. Remove spent flowers regularly to keep plants blooming until first frosts.
Gallery
Ref. SEC100