1,200 Cosmos Sea Shells Seed Mix
Free ShippingCosmos Seashells With as height of as tall as 48" and a width of about 18", these are large plants that are spectacular in a flower garden. The fluted flowers with rolled petals have an unusual shape that always gets a double take. The enormous flowers have petals 3" long that are set against thin, fern-like foliage. The flowers grow to 3 to 5" across. They are also one of the easier plants to grow, preferring neglect to a lot of maintenance. They will tolerate poor soils, rocky areas and drought. Cosmos seashells make great cut flowers and tall, striking flowers for flowerbeds. The height of the plants makes them a perfect backdrop for smaller plants in the garden. Keep the seeds moist as they germinate, and plant in full sun. Thin out the seedlings 12 to 24" apart. Blooms appear about 10 weeks after sowing the seeds. To keep cosmos seashells blooming throughout the summer, deadhead them as the flowers fade. Taller stalks may need to be staked, particularly in windy areas. Seeds are packaged and germination tested for current year. Plant Features: Blooms June through September Grows to a height of 36" to 48" Plant seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch Germination is 10 to 20 days