Grow Sensation Mixed Cosmos from fresh Cosmos bipinnatus flower seeds. Sensation Mixed consists of light colored flowers in white, pink, maroon and burgundy. The plants mature to a height of 36 to 72 inches tall. The leaves & stems are slender and the flowers are attractive to all sorts of beneficial insects such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bumblebees & lady bugs. Cosmos are grown as an annual flowering plant, which means the plants will grow quickly, bloom heavily and then later die with the first frost.
Cosmos flowers are best established in masses, in open fields, borders and flower beds and in random areas that need a splash of color. Most Cosmos flowers grow to a height of at least 30 inches or taller, so you may consider using them as a background / backdrop plant. Cosmos flowers in general come in a variety of different colors including pink, purple, crimson, yellow, orange, white, red and will even produce a few bi-colored blooms as well.
You may also be interested in a number of additional varieties as well such as: Dazzler, Seashells, Purity, Pinkie, Radiance & more. We also offer a “Crazy Mixture” which consists of every variety of Cosmos flower we offer.
- Type: Cosmos Flower
- Season: Annual
- Color: Mixture
- Height: 36" - 72" Tall
- Width: 6" - 12" spread
- Environment: Full Sun
- Zone: 1 - 10
- Notes: Easy to grow. Attracts pollinators and other beneficial insects. Best sown by the masses. Makes an excellent backdrop plant due to its height and growth habit.
SOWING THE SEED
Cosmos are best established directly outdoors. Begin by clearing your entire sowing area of all weeds and other unwanted plant life. Turn the soil, or throw down new soil in it’s place. Scatter the slivers of seed, directly to the surface of the soil, covering thinly with roughly 1/16” of topsoil. (Check "Germination and Growth" for spacing & growth habits)
GROWING CONDITIONS
Cosmos will enjoy an area that receives full sunlight for the majority of the day. Temperatures should be kept at 65F or higher, for optimal growth. Cosmos plants aren’t too picky on soil conditions, however they do require an area that is well drained. Mixing a light compost to any hard, compact soil will increase your drainage. Water daily until germination has occurred, but avoid overwatering and soaking the soil.
GERMINATION & GROWTH
Cosmos flower seeds will begin to sprout within 7 to 10 days after sowing. The plants will grow to a mature height of about 36 to 72 inches tall and can be spaced roughly 12 to 18 inches apart from one another. Sensation Mixed consists of light colored flowers in white, pink, maroon & burgundy. Attracts an array of beneficial insects such as butterflies, hummingbirds, ladybugs and bumblebees.
Front Side
Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown.
Back Side
Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well. We also provide a QR to scan for easy reordering.
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
Always fresh and intended for the current and following growing seasons. Seeds are packaged in water resistant / tear resistant packaging.
Heirlooms are varieties that have been purposely bred, selected and passed down from generation to generation. They are wholesome picks that will breed true to the parent seed every time.
Seed Needs never knowingly purchases treated seeds products. We also do not treat any of our seed products with substances such as neonicotinoid or thyram.
Flowers will attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees and ladybugs.
A SEED COMPANY ON A MISSION FOR CHANGE
Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to happy customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors.
With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you!
Check out our charitable contributions!
A SEED COMPANY ON A
MISSION FOR CHANGE
Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to happy customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors.
With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you!
Check out our charitable contributions!
AUTUMN BEAUTY
(50 Seeds)
Autumn Beauty is a heirloom variety that is sought after for its blend of warm, Autumn colors. This blend produces flowers in tones of red, orange, burgundy and yellow, accented with chocolate brown centers. The plants themselves will reach a mature height of roughly 5 to 8 feet tall. This is a branching variety of Sunflower.
Color: Mixed
Height: 5' to 8' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
WILD YELLOW
(50 Seeds)
Wild Sunflowers are most commonly seen throughout the United States. They produce thinner stems than most, and also produce small, yellow petaled flowers. The plants themselves reach a mature height of roughly 2 to 6 feet tall and display dozens of spade shaped leaves. Wild Sunflowers are a branching variety.
Color: Yellow
Height: 2' to 6' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
VELVET QUEEN
(50 Seeds)
Velvet Queen displays beautiful, rustic red-orange colored blooms, with dark brown centers. Each Sunflower head will span around 6 to 8 inches wide, atop tall stems that grow to a mature mature height of roughly 5 to 8 feet tall. Velvet Queen is an heirloom branching variety of Sunflower that attracts beneficial insects to the garden.
Color: Orange
Height: 5' to 8' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
TALL TEDDY
(50 Seeds)
Tall Teddy / Tall Sungold displays golden-yellow, fluffy blooms through the Summer months. The flower heads often reach a diameter of about 10 inches wide. The plants themselves will reach a mature height of roughly 5 to 6 feet tall. This Sunflower is a branching variety. Perfect for cut flowers in bouquets and floral arrangements.
Color: Golden Yellow
Height: 5' to 6' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
RED SUN
(50 Seeds)
Red Sun will produce beautiful, burgundy-red blooms, accented with dark brown centers. The plants will grow to a mature height of roughly 5 to 6 feet tall and create a dramatic display when planted in front of a tall white fence, or other background. Red Sun is a branching variety that produces multiple blooms per plant.
Color: Red
Height: 5' to 6' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
LEMON QUEEN
(50 Seeds)
Lemon Queen will produce beautiful, lemon yellow blooms, accented with a chocolate brown center. The plants themselves will reach a mature height of roughly 5 to 6 feet tall and go great with a number of other Sunflowers as well. Lemon Queen is a branching variety. Use it in floral arrangements & bouquets as a cut flower.
Color: Yellow
Height: 5' to 6' Tall
Width: 18" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 3 to 9
Environment: Full Sun
Front Side
Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown.
Back Side
Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well. We also provide a QR to scan for easy reordering.
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.