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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Dwarf Mix'

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Dwarf Mix' Photo/Illustration: Diane A. Pratt

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Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Dwarf Mix' KOZ-mose by-pin-AY-tus Genus: Cosmos
This series produces compact plants 1 foot tall and about as wide with large blossoms in pure white and many shades of pink. These season-long performers make fine edging plants.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Excellent cut flowers that are ideal for a cutting garden, mixed border, or annual border. Loved by butterflies.
 Care: Grow in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering, and also leave some seeds to self sow.  The plants are moderately drought and heat tolerant.
 Propagation: Sow seed in situ in late spring or at 61°F in mid-spring.
 Problems: Stem canker, powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, gray mold, aphids.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Cut Flower
Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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