Cosmos bipinnatus
Xsenia's wonderful colour changes with the light, from pink to blush and orange to caramel.
She looks charming in bouquets and, as she doesn't grow too tall, she is great for pots. And she blooms, and blooms, and then blooms some more.
Did you know that cosmos were awarded the title "Bee-friendly plant" in 2021?
Height: 50cm to 70 cm (20" to 28")
Hardiness: Annual
Where: Full sun
When: March to April inside, April to May outside.
Spacing: 40cm (16")
Harvesting/Flowering: June to October
A paradise for insects
Tip: If you remove wilted blooms, they'll flower even more!
Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
Photos: Janina Laszlo
