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Cosmos 'Fandango' - S2
Cosmos 'Fandango' - S2
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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 #PL8378
$14.95
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Details
Shipped As
3-Pack Plugs (2⅓" h x 1½" w per plug)
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
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
In springtime, after all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Amazing feathered flowers, easy-as-pie culture, and loads of blossoms make this cosmos an essential border flower. It is not fussy about soil; just deadhead or cut for bouquets to keep the show going. Pinch once when it is 1' tall for increased branching and even more flowers. It 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.