Sweet mix of antique colours ideal for summer borders and bouquets. Cotton Candy Mix cosmos bloom in shades of pale yellow, apricot, and pink. Large flowers top long cutting stems on well-branched 60-80cm (24-32”) plants. Easy to grow from seed.
West Coast Seeds Cotton Candy Mix Cosmos Seeds, Per Package
Starting
Sow seeds very shallowly only a few millimetres (1/8″) deep. Thin or transplant to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart.
Timing
Direct sow after the last frost date. Several sowings will result in a very long bloom period. Cosmos can also be started indoors in late winter for transplanting after last frost, once daytime temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Seeds will sprout in 3-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 21-25°C (70-75°F).
Growing
Most varieties can get quite tall, and in exposed or windy gardens can benefit from staking or trellis netting laid horizontally over the bed for the stems to grow through before blooming. Deadhead and cut for bouquets regularly to extend the bloom period.
