Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red'

Garden Cosmos

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Common Name:

Garden Cosmos

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Description

Here is a brand new color in a tube-petalled cosmos. Inside they are deep wine-red, while outside they are lavender streaked with silver. Easy to direct sow and tolerant of drought. Grows best in full sun. Height 3'.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Blooming

Cosmos bloom in spring and summer, and come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, orange, violet, and red. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Growth

Annuals and perennials. Plants will grow to be about 2-4 in. tall with a 12-18 in. spread. Does best in full sun. Perennials are good container plants. They also work well in borders. Grow annuals in herbaceous or annual borders.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Planting

Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Pest

Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red') - Soil and irrigation

Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.