Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange'
Garden Cosmos
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Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Description
An All-America Winner sure to thrive in any garden. Free flowering with a well branched habit, but compact enough for small gardens. Lacy foliage and silky flowers give an airy touch to the garden from midsummer to frost. Wonderful for cutting. Grows best in full sun. Tolerates poor soil, heat and humidity. 2-3" blooms. Height 12".
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Blooming
Cosmos bloom in spring and summer, and come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, orange, violet, and red. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Growth
Annuals and perennials. Plants will grow to be about 2-4 in. tall with a 12-18 in. spread. Does best in full sun. Perennials are good container plants. They also work well in borders. Grow annuals in herbaceous or annual borders.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Planting
Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Pest
Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.
Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmic Orange') - Soil and irrigation
Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.
