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Cosmos Candyfloss Mixed Seeds
Create a stunning summer display with Candyfloss Mixed Cosmos Seeds, a dwarf, compact variety featuring large blooms in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white. Perfect for borders, patio containers, and cut flower gardens, this half-hardy annual grows to 60cm (24in) tall, bringing maximum impact with minimal effort. Flowering from July to October, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing months of dazzling colour. For best results, sow indoors from April to May, then plant outdoors once frost has passed. Deadheading regularly ensures a continuous summer-long display of fresh, eye-catching flowers.
Cosmos Purity
A timeless garden classic, Cosmos ‘Purity’ is cherished for its delicate, pure white flowers that sway gracefully atop feathery green foliage. Reaching an impressive 90cm (36") in height, this half-hardy annual is perfect for adding elegance and height to the back of borders, while attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Blooming from July to October, Cosmos ‘Purity’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, creating a long-lasting, eye-catching display. An excellent cut flower, it brings a touch of refined beauty to bouquets and floral arrangements.
Cosmos Rose Bon Bon
Add a touch of elegance and vibrant rose-pink colour to your garden with Cosmos ‘Double Click Rose Bon Bon’. As the first fully double Cosmos bipinnatus in a single colour, this unique variety boasts luxurious, ruffled blooms that provide a spectacular display from summer through late autumn. With a height of 60-90cm (24-36"), it adds height and texture to borders while attracting bees and butterflies. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this half-hardy annual is easy to grow, making it perfect for cut flower arrangements, borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Cosmos Sensations Mixed
Bring a burst of colour to your garden with Cosmos ‘Sensations Mixed’, a stunning blend of pink, red, and white single-petaled blooms, each with a delicate golden-yellow centre. Growing to 90cm (36"), this half-hardy annual adds height, movement, and charm to borders, wildflower gardens, and cut flower displays. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators, it provides continuous blooms from summer to autumn. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and perfect for cottage-style gardens.
Handy Tip: Choose a sunny position. Do not overfeed. Dead head regularly to encourage new flowering growth.
***Please check the individual packets for sowing your seeds and harvesting as they may vary from the chart below***
Key Features
- Cosmos ‘Candyfloss Mixed’ A dwarf, compact variety in red, pink, and white, perfect for borders & containers.
- Cosmos ‘Purity’ Classic pure white blooms with feathery green foliage. Ideal for elegant garden displays.
- Cosmos ‘Double Click Rose Bon Bon’ First fully double Cosmos bipinnatus, featuring luxurious ruffled rose-pink petals.
- Cosmos ‘Sensations Mixed’ Pink, red, and white single-petaled flowers with golden centres. A cottage garden favourite.
Growing chart
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Technical specifications
Approx. Seed count | Cosmos Candyfloss Mixed - 100 seeds |
Cosmos Purity - 100 seeds | |
Cosmos Rose Bon Bon - 50 seeds | |
Cosmos Sensation Mixed - 200 seeds | |
When to Sow | February to May |
Where to Sow | Sow in trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 20-25°C (68-77°F). |
What to do next | Prick off glasshouse seedlings into trays when large enough to handle 10cm. Gradually harden off before planting out in May once all risk of frost has passed. |
Flowers | All Cosmos range flower between July and October |