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GERMINATES IN 5–14 DAYS – COMPLETE SOW GUIDE – Sow seeds 1/8–1/4 inch deep (shallow sowing preferred) in well-drained soil at 60–75°F after last frost. Space 12–18 inches apart. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost using biodegradable pots; harden off 7–10 days before transplanting. No stratification needed. Expect first blooms in 70–90 days from sowing.
TALL CUT FLOWER STEMS – 36–60 INCHES – USDA ZONES 2–11 – These warm-season annuals reach 36–60 inches tall with a 12–24 inch spread, adding dramatic vertical structure to any planting. Performs across a wide range of climates in USDA Zones 2–11. Not frost-hardy — sow after all danger of frost has passed for best results.
THRIVES ON NEGLECT – DROUGHT, HEAT & POOR SOIL TOLERANT – Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) and well-drained, low-fertility soil produce the best blooms — excess nutrients actually reduce flower production. Water lightly; drought-tolerant once established. Thin seedlings once true leaves form and ensure good airflow to prevent powdery mildew in humid climates. Very light feeding is all that's needed.
POLLINATOR MAGNET FROM SUMMER TO FIRST FROST – Open blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies throughout the long bloom window. A vital late-season nectar source as other flowers fade. Ideal for pollinator gardens, companion planting near vegetable beds, cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, and meadow-style landscapes across most of North America.
~1200 SEEDS, 4G PACKET – HONEST COVERAGE & NATURAL VARIATION – Each 4g packet covers approximately 35.3 sq. ft. at recommended spacing. As an open-pollinated heirloom variety, 5–10% of plants may show natural bloom form variation (single or semi-double florets, slight petal variation) — a normal characteristic of heirloom seed, not a defect. May self-seed and naturalize in warmer zones if seed heads are left to drop.
NON-GMO HEIRLOOM – BEGINNER TO EXPERT READY – Heirloom Cosmos bipinnatus selected for vigorous, consistent germination with no special treatment required. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering through fall. One of the fastest annuals to full bloom — florist-quality stems in just over two months from a single sow. Every order includes a printed grow guide.
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