Cosmos, Rubenza

Cosmos, 'Rubenza', Cosmos bipinnatus - 50 or 200 seeds avg

Large blooms in dreamy shades of cranberry, ruby-red, and rose. 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, spacing 8-12".
• 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.