Cosmos Seeds - Velouette

Cosmos Seeds - Velouette

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  • Variegated burgundy blooms add dramatic flair to the flower garden
  • Easy to grow annual
  • Open pollinated with long-lasting, white Summer blooms
  • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color White
Growth Habit Clumping
Plant Height 36 to 42 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growing
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer

About Cosmos Seeds - Velouette

Cosmos bipinnatus

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed
Also known as Mexican Aster

Whether growing for cutting or to admire from a distance, Velouette Cosmos are stunners that can’t be overlooked. Their unique striped petals of alternating deep red and bright white is unlike anything that has graced your garden. Cut a single long stem or a fistful of blooms to add a striking pop to your table. Growing two to three feet tall, patches of Velouette Cosmos make excellent border plantings and produce blooms from summer through fall.

Planting Information

Planting Cosmos Seeds - Velouette

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 12 inches
Plant Height 36 to 42 inches
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 75 to 90 days
View our Cosmos Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

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