Cosmos Gatection Flower Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus) Annual Variety for Bright Garden Borders

Add vibrant color and effortless charm to your garden with Cosmos Gatection Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus). This annual flowering variety is loved for its delicate, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, white, and magenta that dance gracefully in the summer breeze. Ideal for bright garden borders, wildflower plantings, and cutting gardens, these cosmos are easy to grow, fast-blooming, and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies all season long.

Features

• Brilliant Blooms: Produces large, colorful flowers in pink, white, and rose shades.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives even in poor soil and hot conditions.
• Long Blooming Period: Flowers continuously from summer to frost.
• Perfect for Borders: Ideal for adding color and texture to garden edges and mixed beds.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Common Name: Cosmos (Gatection Variety)
• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: 24–48 inches (60–120 cm)
• Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average soil (tolerates poor soil)
• Watering: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to promote more flowering
• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, containers, wildflower areas

Planting Guide

1. Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date in warm, sunny locations.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil (about 1/4 inch deep).
3. Keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–10 days).
4. Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart for best airflow and growth.
5. Water sparingly once established; cosmos thrive in less fertile soil.