Cosmos – Radiance

Cosmos Radiance produces elegant flowers of deep rose blooms, accented by a lovely crimson coloring with a brilliant contrast of its bright yellow center with slender leaves and stem. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and humming birds. Drought, heat, and even neglect tolerant. Cosmos thrives in poor to average soil. Great in a sunny garden, good for beds, borders, walk ways, trouble spots, and cut flowers. Seeds attract birds including gold finches. Easy to grow and very adaptable. Blooms from summer to frost. A treasure for your garden! Suitable for all zones.
Sowing: Direct sow seeds in spring after danger of frost 1/4 of an inch deep in well drained soil in full sun. Keep soil damp until germination.
Height: 3-5 feet tall
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Blooms: Summer-frost
Light: Full sun to partial shade Moisture: Average to dry. Water when dry
Soil: Poor, normal, loamy. Thrives in poor soil.
Germination: 5-14 days
Very easy to grow from seed. Dead head old blooms for continuous blooms. May reseed.