Cosmos, Sensation Mix

This classic mix produces huge 3-4 inch flowers in pinks, whites, and crimsons on tall plants that create a cottage garden cloud of color. Cosmos are ridiculously easy to grow, bloom all summer with zero deadheading needed, and butterflies absolutely love them.

Cosmos: Bring effortless beauty to your garden with Cosmos—the low-maintenance annuals that deliver months of cheerful, daisy-like blooms from summer until frost. Available in vibrant pink, white, orange, and burgundy shades, these airy flowers attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects in droves, and the more you cut them for vases, the more vigorously they bloom. Growing 4-6 feet tall, they are perfect for background planting, temporary screens, or providing abundant, long-lasting cut flowers.

• Growing Tips: Transplant 12-18 inches apart after the last frost; pinch young plants (terminal pinching) for bushier growth and increased flower production; stake tall varieties in windy areas.

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours minimum) is required for maximum flowering and strong stems.

• Preferred Soil: Average, well-drained soil; Cosmos actually prefer lean conditions, as rich or overly fertile soil promotes excessive foliage growth over flowers.

• Harvest Details: Cut flowers when half to fully open for a vase life of 7-10 days; deadhead regularly to ensure continuous blooming from midsummer to frost; plants often self-sow for volunteers next year.