Cosmos bipinnatus & C. sulfureus Family: Asteraceae
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun Zone: 2-10
Timing
Direct sow from early March right up until mid-June. Several sowings will result in a very long bloom period. You can also start Cosmos indoors in February to early March for transplanting late March to mid-April. Seeds will sprout in 3-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 21-25°C (70-75°F).
Starting
Sow seeds very shallowly only a few millimeters (1/8″) deep. Thin or transplant to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart.
