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Cosmos – Bipinnatus Dwarf Red

$2.50$66.00

Cosmos are a native to Mexico.  This flower loves full sun.  It works great for cut flowers and is a good container plant.  The birds like eating the seeds of this flower.  Cosmos do not like overly rich soil.  If you fertilize them, they can get very tall and fall over.  These do best if planted and then watered until established.  Once established these flowers do not need as much water.  This flower loves warm weather and doesn’t tolerate cold as well.

**For larger quantities than listed for sale please contact us for availability and pricing.

The broadcast rate for seeding is 60 – 75 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 30 pounds per acre.

Purchasing Options PriceQuantity
Small Packet $2.50

Covers approximately 5 square feet.

10 Gram $3.00

Covers approximately 30 square feet.

1/8 Pound $12.00

Covers approximately 180 square feet.

1 Pound $66.00

Covers approximately 1,450 square feet.

Scientific Name

Cosmos bipinnatus

Product Type

Flower

Color

Red

Cycle

Annual

Origin

Introduced species

Height

12-24"

Germination Time

7-21 days

Planting Season

Spring, Fall

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Weeks to Bloom

8 to 9 weeks

USDA Zone

3 to 10

Seeds Per Pound

89,000

Seeding Rate (lb./acre)

30

Pollen/Nectar

Nectar, Pollen

Pollinator(s)

Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees

Notes

Cosmos flowers are native to Mexico and require full sun

Light Requirement

Full Sun

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