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Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sensation Mixed‘ is a popular, easy-to-grow annual flower with a vibrant mix of bright colors, including pink, white, red and purple. It produces large, daisy-like flowers on tall, slender stems, making it a great choice for borders, cut flowers, and attracting pollinators. The plant’s delicate, feathery foliage adds an airy touch to the garden.
Key Features: Cosmos Cosmic Mix
Flower Color: A mix of bright shades, including pink, white, red, and purple.
Flower Type: Large, single, daisy-like blooms.
Foliage: Fine, fern-like leaves, adding an airy, graceful look.
Height: Can reach up to 120 cm (47 inches) tall.
Spread: Typically spreads to about 60 cm (24 inches).
Bloom Time: Blooms from mid-summer to the first frost.
Uses: Excellent for borders, cut flowers, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.
Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Considered a half-hardy annual, meaning it will die back with the first frost.
Maintenance: Relatively low-maintenance, but may benefit from deadheading spent flowers to prolong bloom time.
Growing Tips: Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation mixed
Sowing: Can be sown directly into the garden or started indoors.
Spacing: Space plants 40 cm (16 inches) apart and rows 80 cm (32 inches) apart.
Watering: Water moderately, especially during dry periods.
Support: May need support in windy areas.
Deadheading:Â Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms.