Sensation Mix Cosmos Seed

Single flowers, 3–4″ across, in lavender, pink, magenta and white. AAS winner. Cosmos are also known as garden cosmos. Ht. 48–54″. Avg.  Packet: 50 seeds.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-10 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:Transplant – Sow into 50-cell plug flats, or preferred seedling container, 5-7 weeks before season grow, covering seeds lightly. Harden off and transplant outdoors . Direct seed – Sow in season grow, once soil temperature is above 60°F (16°C), covering seeds lightly. Pinching encourages branching.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:Varies. Tall varieties may benefit from some wind protection, such as Hortonova, used as horizontal support.
PLANT SPACING:9-12″. Wider spacing creates stronger, thicker stems.
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
HARVEST:Petals just opening, but not yet flattened. Deadheading is required to have blooms all summer.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Any soil.
USES:Excellent cut flowers. Beds, containers, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Cosmos spp.