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Cosmos 'Fandango'
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Cosmos 'Fandango'

Cosmos bipinnatus
Feathery petals burst from the golden centers, adding another flounce to the red-purple silks and satins of this new cosmos. It is new, but the form is vintage, with illustrations of that extra collar of petals beckoning from seed catalogs of the past. A compact grower and full of flowers in summer. Deadheading is a must; picking for bouquets a joy.
SKU #S1940
$4.00
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
37
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Wine purple semi-double blooms
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8-1/4"
Sprout Time:
3-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start in pots 4-5 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at about 60-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in spring, after last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Amazing feathered flowers, easy as pie culture, and loads of blossoms make this cosmos an essential border flower. Not fussy as to soil, just deadhead or cut for bouquets to keep the show going. Pinch once when 1' tall for increased bushiness and even more flowers. Attracts numerous beneficial insects, making it a good addition to the borders of vegetable gardens too!
Final Spacing:
1.5-2'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant. Water regularly while establishing, then water only during dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Cosmos thrive in regular soil and may sprawl in nitrogen rich soils. If desired, an application of organic flower fertilizer can be mixed in around plants.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases. Powdery mildew can be discouraged with a regular preventative application of a baking soda based spray.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers start to open to 1/2 open; best vase life before the flowers are pollinated.