Cosmos bipinnatus Seeds (Candy Stripe Cosmos)

Candy Stripe Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), also known as Mexican aster or pink cosmos, is an annual flower species. It features delicate, daisy-like flowers in various shades of pink, with white stripes and yellow centers. This enchanting variety reaches a height of about 3 feet and is a popular choice for adding color to gardens, borders, and wildflower fields. Candy Stripe Cosmos can be easily grown from Cosmos bipinnatus seeds, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2-11, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.

Growing Cosmos bipinnatus from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Candy Stripe Cosmos Flower Seeds

To germinate Cosmos bipinnatus, sow the seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds sprout, which can take 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to allow proper spacing for optimal growth.

We source all of our Cosmos bipinnatus seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Candy Stripe Cosmos seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Candy Stripe Cosmos seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Cosmos bipinnatus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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