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Cosmos 'Rose Bonbon'
Cosmos 'Rose Bonbon'
Cosmos 'Rose Bonbon'
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Cosmos 'Rose Bonbon'

Cosmos bipinnatus
A showy cosmos from the Double Click series of famously ruffled double flowers, 'Rose Bonbon' flourishes in a sunny spot protected from wind and grows into a compact plant with branching stems supporting the ample blooms. An excellent addition to cut flower bouquets.
SKU #S619OG
$4.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
64
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-3' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Rich mauve-pink ruffled blooms
Features
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
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.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
In springtime, after all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Thank goodness we live in the age of the quick-blooming cosmos. Early 20th century gardeners had to be content with a fleeting flower or two before frost came to claim them all. Cosmos today are super floriferous midsummer to fall with reliable bloom in hot and dry weather. Pinch out stem tips when plants are 1' tall to help grow bushy, branching plants with loads of flowers. Start indoors in pots for earlier bloom and sow direct for flowering starting in mid-summer. Deadhead regularly and stake early in windy areas, as the branches are quite brittle and can snap off at the central stem. Attracts numerous beneficial insects, making it a valuable 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.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
3/4-fully opened flowers