400 Flower Seeds, Cosmos "Picotee" (Cosmos bipinnatus) Seeds By Seed Needs
If you are a wildflower purist, then you might not want this hybrid Cosmos flower in your meadow; however, most home gardeners are delighted to have this beauty. Cosmos Picotee is a hybrid of wild cosmos that has beautiful red edges on each petal. Yes, it's just as easy to grow and just as much at home in meadows as its wild cousins of solid color. This cosmos is magnificent, both in the garden, or in a vase since cosmos also make great cutflowers.Be very careful about fertilizing cosmos, loose medium fertility soil is all that is needed for spectacular plants. Fertilizing often produces lush foliage but few flowers. Somewhat drought tolerant, but watering on a regular basis will produce better fuller plants. Attracts butterflies, perfect for the butterfly garden. Back of border, mass plantings or for humming bird gardens, absolutely anyone can grow cosmos with little effort. Optimum sowing depth for cosmos flower seed is approximately 1/16" - 1/8" with a soil temperature of 70 degrees.