Cosmos Flower Seeds – Colorful Annual Blooming Garden Variety

Overview

Cosmos Seeds produce elegant, easy-to-grow flowering plants that add a burst of color and movement to any garden. With delicate, daisy-like petals in pink, white, red, and orange shades, Cosmos plants are perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and cut-flower arrangements.

These heat- and drought-tolerant annuals thrive in poor to average soils and require minimal care, making them one of the most beginner-friendly garden flowers. Cosmos attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing both beauty and ecological value.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Cosmos seeds
• Produces large, colorful daisy-like flowers
• Excellent for wildflower gardens, borders, and containers
• Drought- and heat-tolerant once established
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Low-maintenance and ideal for beginners

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus / Cosmos sulphureus)
• Seed Type: Annual flowering plant, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring after frost or early summer
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, average soil; tolerates poor soil; pH 6.0–7.5
• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting; cover lightly
• Germination Time: 7–10 days at 70–80°F
• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days from sowing
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants
• Plant Height: 18–48 inches tall (depending on variety)
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once mature
• Bloom Season: Summer through frost
• Yield: Continuous blooms with regular deadheading
• Storage Use: Seeds can be dried and stored for next planting season