What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
Tall annual plants with abundant, light-textured blooms.
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Annual cut flower
Sensation Cosmos
Airy, colorful cosmos for sunny gardens and informal bouquets.
Sensation Cosmos is the garden's easygoing overachiever: tall, airy stems, ferny foliage, and a steady supply of pink, white, and crimson flowers that move in the breeze. Give it sun and room to sway, then enjoy it in informal borders, meadow-style plantings, and armfuls of loose summer bouquets.
Coverage2 oz up to 500 sq ft · 4 oz up to 1,000 sq ft · 8 oz up to 2,000 sq ft · 1 lb up to 4,000 sq ft
SunlightFull sun
When to PlantPlant after frost danger has passed.
What you’re planting
Individual flower seed
- Sensation Cosmos
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Direct sow after frost danger has passed onto prepared, weed-free soil. Mix the seed with dry sand, vermiculite, or another clean carrier for more even broadcasting, press lightly for seed-to-soil contact, and keep evenly moist through germination.
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