Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds

Cosmos - Candy Stripe is a stunning variety that features a unique blend of white flowers with pink, red, and purple stripes, creating a whimsical, candy-like effect. This charming variety adds a touch of elegance and cheerfulness to any garden or flowerbed. With its dainty petals and easy-care nature, it's perfect for growing in garden borders, containers, and even as a cut flower to brighten your indoor spaces.

Features:

Unique Color Pattern: White flowers with pink, red, and purple stripes resembling a candy cane effect.

Attractive to Pollinators: Ideal for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Long-Lasting Blooms: Flowers persist from summer to fall, ensuring ongoing color.

Low-Maintenance: Easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it ideal for beginners.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Flower Colors: White with pink, red, and purple stripes (Candy Stripe)

Flower Shape: Simple, daisy-like flowers with striking striped patterns

Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

Plant Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most climates

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Uses: Perfect for garden borders, wildflower gardens, containers, or cut flower arrangements.

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time: Direct sow after the last frost date, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.

Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to ensure healthy growth.

Light Requirements: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

Watering: Keep soil moderately moist, ensuring good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms throughout the growing season.