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Cosmos Seeds - Picotee

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cosmos bipinnatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 44 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Picotee

COLOR

  • Pink
  • White

A "hot off the press" version of the beloved Cosmos, the Picotee Cosmos seeds bloom into white or pale pink flowers with distinctive, bright rose-red colored edges. Picotee Cosmos flowers make stunning rear borders for flower beds as they can soar to 4 feet in height! The Picotee Cosmos seeds are definitely an "editor's choice" for gardens across North America.

  • Open-pollinated annual with long-lasting blooms
  • Tall and easy to grow with bi-colored Summer blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 160 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 4,562 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 18,248 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Cosmos Planting Guide to learn more.

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Cosmos Seeds - Picotee

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Cosmos Seeds - Picotee FAQs

What is Picotee Cosmos also known as?

Picotee Cosmos is also known as Mexican Aster.

Is Picotee Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

Picotee Cosmos is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Picotee Cosmos?

Picotee Cosmos is an open pollinated seed.

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