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Cosmos Bipinnatus Seeds - Dazzler
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
AAS WINNER
1943
About...
Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensation Dazzler) - Cosmos Dazzler is an amazing addition to any flower garden with its bold carmine blooms! It will establish easily from flower seed in early spring and continue blooming through summer and until the first heavy frost.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 85F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensation Dazzler) - Cosmos Dazzler is an amazing addition to any flower garden with its bold carmine blooms! It will establish easily from flower seeds in early spring and continue blooming through summer and until the first heavy frost. It is an annual that blooms profusely and has attractive feathery-like leaves. It is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance making them perfect for the busy or weekend gardener. Originally from Mexico, they are also called Mexican Asters.
Cosmos Mexican Aster flowers are excellent for cutting. Cut the blooms just as the petals are beginning to unfold, and they will finish opening in the vase. The blooms will easily last 7 - 10 days in a vase. With such a long bloom season, many flowers can be cut and enjoyed indoors, and there will be plenty left in the garden to delight the butterflies and bees! 1943 AAS Flower Winner.
Directly sow Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds into prepared seed beds after danger of frost has passed. The seeds can be scattered onto the prepared soil and lightly raked under at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Cosmos flowers bloom about 10 weeks from planting.
Common Questions
Why haven’t my plants bloomed?
Over fertilizing will give you beautiful plants but no flowers.
Can I start inside?
Cosmos is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
Can I use cosmos as a cut flower?
Yes, the best time to pick them is right after the flower opens. Foliage can also be used as greens in an arrangement.
Does cosmos attract beneficial insects to my garden?
Yes, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects.
Where should I put in my flower bed?
Due to their height place them in the back of the flower bed. It can also be used as a temporary screen to cover up unsightly elements. Shorter varieties can be used in mixed borders and containers as well.
How can you keep cosmos flowers coming back every year?
Cosmos are annual plants that perish with the first frost, yet they can self-seed for the next growing season. After the flowering season ends in autumn, allow the flower heads to remain on the plants for seed dispersal and self-sowing. These seeds will remain inactive during winter and sprout in spring when temperatures hit 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long can cosmos live?
Cosmos is an annual plant that lives one growing season After flowering, the Cosmos plant will gradually weaken and eventually die back.
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