Brighten your garden with Orange Cosmos Sensation Seeds (Cosmos sulphureus) a beautiful annual variety prized for its vivid orange and golden blooms. Perfect for garden borders, wildflower areas, and pollinator-friendly plantings, this cosmos variety thrives in full sun, tolerates dry conditions, and blooms continuously from summer until frost. Its low maintenance nature and vibrant display make it a favorite among home gardeners.
Features
- Brilliant Orange Blooms: Adds a bold splash of color to any garden.
- Annual Variety: Fast-growing and blooms all season long.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry climates with minimal care.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginners and low-maintenance gardens.
- Versatile Use: Great for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus
- Common Name: Orange Cosmos (Sensation Variety)
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- Height: 1836 inches (4590 cm)
- Bloom Time: Summer through fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 211 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
- Spacing: 1012 inches apart
- Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms
- Uses: Garden borders, wildflower beds, pollinator gardens, and decorative plantings
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil is warm.
- Cover lightly with soil (about 1/4 inch deep) and water gently.
- Germination occurs within 714 days under warm conditions.
- Once seedlings are 34 inches tall, thin to 1012 inches apart.
- Water sparingly once established; cosmos prefer less fertile soil for abundant flowering.
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