Cosmos bipinnatus Seeds (Picotee Cosmos)

Picotee Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an annual plant species known for its vibrant colored flowers. It features a single stem topped with large blooms that come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, and red. Also referred to as Garden Cosmos or Mexican aster, this plant grows up to 3 to 4 feet tall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and has a preference for well-drained soil. Picotee Cosmos can be easily grown from Cosmos bipinnatus seeds and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10.

Growing Cosmos bipinnatus from Seed

• Growth cycle: Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating Picotee Cosmos Flower Seeds

To germinate Cosmos bipinnatus, sow its seeds in a well-drained soil mix about 1/8 inch deep. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and provide a warm environment with temperatures around 70-75°F. Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

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 Picotee Cosmos seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Picotee 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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