| Botanical name | Cosmos bipinnatus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |
Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. 
Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. 
Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. 
Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This annual bears white, pink or maroon flowers in late Summer. |
| Common name(s) | Cosmos |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | Do not overwater. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. |
| Recommended varieties | Cosmos sulphureus has coarser foliage, with flowers in shades of yellow and orange. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Space seedlings 250 mm apart, and cover lightly. Seed to sow directly in the bed. |
Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos)
- Botanical name: Cosmos bipinnatus
- Common name(s): Cosmos
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
A popular, easy-to-grow annual. White, pink or maroon flowers appear in late Summer. Sow directly in Spring, spacing seedlings 250mm apart, and cover lightly. Do not overwater. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. C. sulphureus has coarser foliage, with flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
Family: Asteraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: COZ-mos by-pin-NAY-tus
Cosmos bipinnatus requirements and features
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This annual bears white, pink or maroon flowers in late Summer.
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