Cosmos Seeds - Bright Lights

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 80

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Sowing Method: Direct Seed 

Seed Depth: 1/8”

Direct Seed Spacing: 4-6"

Soil Temperature: 70℉

Days to Sprout: 7-21

Mature Spacing: 12-15"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 75-90

Production Cycle: Annual

When to Seed Cosmos

This annual flower should be transplanted or direct seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. 

Where to Plant Cosmos

This flower will need full sun and will prefer loose, well-draining soil, however, it is not super picky about its growing conditions. This flower grows two to three feet tall, so keep this in mind when choosing a location.

Growing Cosmos

Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and four to six inches apart. Once mature, thin to 12 to 15 inches apart. This is a pretty low-maintenance crop, but regularly deadheading will result in more flowers. Once established, this flower is quite drought tolerant.

Harvesting Cosmos

Cosmos can be harvested for cut flowers or left to mature in the garden to benefit the many pollinator species it supports.