Cosmos, Afternoon White
$5.25 – $12.95
Cosmos, Afternoon White, Cosmos bipinnatus - 50 or 200 seeds avg
Large, bright white blooms with golden yellow centers are suspended atop long, sturdy stems. Easy to grow.
Planting Tips:
- A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
- Plant after danger of frost and once soil has warmed.
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
- Space plants 8-12" apart. Cover seed with soil; allow 5-10 days to germinate.
- Grows to 36-48” tall. Pinch when 8" tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
- 85-100 days to bloom.
Harvesting Tips:
- Cosmos make an excellent cut flower when harvested just as they crack open.
- Make the cut at the base of the stem to encourage regrowth.
Laura Miquelon (verified owner) –
Iowa, United States
Lisa (verified owner) –
United States