Cosmos – Candystripe

Annual
The beautiful Cosmos Candystripe flower is lovely, with petals that are white with rose edging. The markings are unique and vary with each flower. It will bloom profusely from summer through fall. The plants once established do very well with very little care, even neglect and reseed themselves easily. Making them a great choice for wildflower meadows or naturalized areas, or areas where a large plant is desired. They are great for cutting, are drought tolerant, and attract butterflies.
Sowing: Plant seed 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch deep in full sun. Regular watering is important for the first 4 to 6 weeks. Seed spacing: 1 inch
Thinning: When 1″ to 2″ tall thin to 1-2 feet
Height: 36-60 inches Spacing: 12-18 inches Days to germination: 5- 10 days
Bloom time: Early summer-mid fall
Soil: Poor, normal, loamy. Thrive in even poor soils.
Moisture: Average to dry Light: Full sun
Information: Very easy to grow. Requires very low maintenance. Drought tolerant