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Flower Seeds Cosmos Original Crazy Mix (5 Count)
Flower Seeds Cosmos Original Crazy Mix (5 Count)
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Key Features
- Cosmos Seeds: Cosmos are fast-growing annuals, blooming from mid-summer until frost. They can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
- Habitat: Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos sulphureus thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil. They're drought-tolerant once established, making them ideal for xeriscaping.
- Ecology: Cosmos attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, enhancing biodiversity in gardens. They also serve as host plants for certain butterfly larvae.
- Cultivation: Easy to grow from seeds sown directly into the garden after the last frost, they require minimal care. Deadheading can encourage more blooms, but many gardeners leave the spent flowers for birds to feed on the seeds.
- Quality: All Cosmos seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
- Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
- Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 5" wide by 7" tall.
- Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
- Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
- Freshness: All Cosmos seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!
Specifications
| Brand | Seed Needs |
| Manufacturer | Seed Needs |
| Color | Mixed |
| Size | 5 Packs |
| Style | Crazy Cosmos Mix |
| Product Type | PLANT_SEED |
| Special Features | ['Open Pollinated', 'Attracts Pollinators', 'Attracts Butterflies'] |
| Item Type Keyword | flowering-plants |
| Item Dimensions | H: 19 / L: 127 / W: 178 |
| Package Dimensions | H: 13 / L: 140 / W: 127 (Weight: 32) |
| unit | 5 Count |
Description
Cosmos Crazy Mixture is a vibrant and diverse blend of annual flowers primarily composed of two species: Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos sulphureus. Known for their daisy-like blooms, these flowers come in an array of colors including pink, purple, white, yellow, orange, and red, with some varieties even displaying striking bi-colored patterns like the “Candy Stripe.” Cosmos bipinnatus, often called garden cosmos or Mexican aster, features finely cut, fern-like foliage and taller growth, while Cosmos sulphureus, sometimes nicknamed yellow cosmos, offers smaller, flatter leaves and a bushier habit. These cheerful plants have earned playful monikers over time, such as “cosmea” or simply “cosmos,” derived from the Greek word “kosmos,” meaning beauty or harmony, reflecting their orderly, jewel-like petal arrangements. Growing Cosmos Crazy Mixture from seed is delightfully straightforward, making it a favorite for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Start by sowing seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F, or get a head start by planting them indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier in a good seed-starting mix. Scatter the tiny seeds lightly over well-drained soil—covering them with just 1/4 inch of soil—and keep them moist until germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 10 days. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 12 to 18 inches apart to allow their bushy, upright stems—reaching heights of 18 to 60 inches—to thrive in full sun. Cosmos prefer average to poor soil and require minimal watering once established, blooming profusely from summer until the first fall frost, often self-sowing for a colorful encore the following year.
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