Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sunny Red'
Garden Cosmos
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Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sunny Red') - Description
Early-blooming scarlet, single to semi-double flowers; color softens toward orange as they mature. Thrives in full sun, tolerates summer heat; rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Excellent for beds, containers and cuttings. Nice in bouquets. Height 2 feet. GARDEN HINTS: For earlier bloom, sow seeds indoors about 8 weeks before outdoor planting time. Before transfer to garden, accustom seedlings to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered place outside for a week.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sunny 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 'Sunny 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 'Sunny Red') - Planting
Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sunny Red') - Pest
Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sunny Red') - Soil and irrigation
Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.
