Cosmos, Afternoon White

Cosmos, Afternoon White, Cosmos bipinnatus – 50 or 200 seeds avg

Large, bright white blooms with golden yellow centers are suspended atop long, sturdy stems. Easy to grow.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant after danger of frost and once soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Space plants 8-12″ apart. Cover seed with soil; allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Grows to 36-48 tall. Pinch when 8″ tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 85-100 days to bloom.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Cosmos make an excellent cut flower when harvested just as they crack open.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem to encourage regrowth.