Cosmos Sensation Blend
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Sensation Blend is a tall, showy plant with large, 3"-4" white, pink, rose, and crimson flowers. Cosmos are a superb choice for wildflower or naturalized areas, as they are drought tolerant and need very little attention. An excellent butterfly lure and cut flower. 'Sensation' won the 1936 All-America Selections award.
Quantity
Pre-order seeds packets for a winter release
Quantity
1.0g/130 seeds
Variety Information
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Cosmos (Learn more)
Native: Mexico and Arizona
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 3'-6' " tall, 18"-36" wide
Variety Info: 3"–4" wide flowers in white, pink, rose, and crimson with yellow centers
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Information
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Information
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.