Cosmos, Double Click, Cosmos bipinnatus – 50 or 200 seeds avg

Beautiful double bloom Cosmos in a beautiful mix of pinks, white and maroonfloating on top of 36″-48″ plants.

Great in containers and beds, attracts butterflies and beneficial insects, great cut and is drought tolerant.

Planting Tips:

• Sun to part sun.
• 36″-48″ H.
• Summer annual.
• Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start.
• Plant after danger of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks after the last frost date.
• Cover seed lightly, 5-7 days to germinate.
• 75-90 days to bloom.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Harvest flowers just before they start to crack open to prevent bug damage to petals.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem.

Cosmos ‘Double Click Mix’ ( Cosmos bipinnatus) offered by the seed company WH Perron

Cosmos ‘Double Click Mix’ is a striking variety that lights up gardens all summer long. This impressive mix of double and semi-double flowers offers a varied colour palette, ranging from pure white to pale pink and carmine red. Ideal for borders and as a cut flower, it adds an elegant and airy touch to your outdoor arrangements.

Maturity: 8-12 weeks
Germination: 5-7 days
Sowing temperature: 18-20C
Height: 60-90 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Series: Double Click
Color: Assorted colors
Formulation: Naked
Use: Cut flowers, flower beds
Flowering: June to September

Cultivation method:

Sow seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost or directly into the ground when all risk of frost has passed. Plant at a shallow depth, just covered with soil, spacing the plants 30-60cm apart to allow them to expand.

Cosmos ‘Double Click Mix’ prefers well-drained soil and a location in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it tolerates drought well and requires little maintenance. To prolong blooms, remove spent flowers regularly.

Perfect for adding height and lightness to your flowerbeds, this cosmos also attracts butterflies and adds a rustic touch to your bouquets. Easy to grow and irresistibly charming, it is an essential choice to beautify your garden throughout the summer.