Cosmos Sea Shells Blend HEIRLOOM Seeds
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Cosmos Sea Shells Blend HEIRLOOM Seeds

Cosmos bipinnatus

Item #1073

These charming cosmos with fluted seashell-shaped petals will be a beautiful addition to your flower patch! In shades of white, pink, rose, and crimson, they make excellent cut flowers. Easy to care for; once established they are drought tolerant. They prefer neglect over TLC (tender loving care), making them a perfect choice for wildflower or naturalized areas.
Deer resistant.




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Annual

Full Sun

Blooms summer to frost

3' - 5' tall

Days to Emerge:
5 - 10 days

Seed Depth:
1/4"

Seed Spacing:
A group of
3 seeds
every 12"

Thinning:
When 1" - 2" tall, thin to 1
every 12"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is above 60°F.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.

Artist: Carolyn Crawford

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Cosmos Sea Shells Blend HEIRLOOM Seeds

$1.79

Item #1073

0.50 grams

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