Cosmos bipinnatus 'Versailles Mix'

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:

120 cm

Maximum width:

55 cm

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Versailles Mix') - Description

Excellent as cut flowers, these 5" extra large blooms come in a blend of blush pink, carmine, pink with a dark pink eye and white. Attracts Butterflies. Easy to grow. Can be started outdoors after danger of frost or started indoors for earlier bloom. Height 3'. Grows best in full sun. Space 18" apart.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Versailles Mix') - 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 'Versailles Mix') - 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 'Versailles Mix') - Planting

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

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Versailles Mix') - Pest

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

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Versailles Mix') - Soil and irrigation

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