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Double Click Bicolor Pink
FlowerCosmos bipinnatus
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
2-3" fully double and semidouble bicolor flowers on strong stems for cutting. They are highly variable in the proportion of pink to white, creating the pleasant effect of a bicolor mix. Flower colors range from a contrasting, dark pink edge on a bright white flower to soft, creamy white with blush of pink. Cosmos are also known as garden cosmos.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained, poor to average soil; tolerates sandy, loamy conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.