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Sensation Mix
Flower
FlowerCosmos bipinnatus
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
Single flowers, 3-4" across, in lavender, pink, magenta, and white. AAS Winner. 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, tolerates poor soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, root rot in poorly drained soil.