Cosimo Red and White Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus. Extra early semi-dwarf with red and white flowers striped with pink to give them a variegated appearance. Cosimo Red and White is a bushy plant reaching about 24" tall. They can be direct seeded in your garden after danger of frost has passed. They attract both birds and bees to your garden. Cosmos are one of the easiest and most popular direct seeded annuals. They bloom until frost making them great in a mixed flower bed, also are a great cut flower. Approx. 100 seeds/pkg.
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Growing Information
Planting:
May be started inside 4 weeks before last frost or direct seeded after last frost. Plant 1⁄4 inches deep in warm soil (24-26 degrees C). Transplant after risk of frost has passed and once the soil has warmed. Space 8-12 inches apart in a full sun location.
Growing:
Grows well in poor soil. Dead-head regularly.