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Cosmos sulfureus 'Cosmic Red'

Cosmos sulfureus 'Cosmic Red' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Botanical Name: Cosmos sulfureus 'Cosmic Red' KOZ-mose sul-FUR-ee-us Genus: Cosmos
The intense scarlet red blooms and yellow centers of this bedding plant will stop you in your tracks. ‘Cosmic Red’ blooms all summer and looks great at the front of the border and in containers. As with other cosmos cultivars, grow this plant in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The already hypnotic color will intensify as light levels increase.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Cosmos are loved by butterflies. Cultivar of a Mexican native plant. Moderately drought and heat tolerant.
 Care: Grow in full sun and moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering, and also leave some seeds to self sow.
 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
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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