Cosmos Seeds - Picotee
- Open-pollinated annual with long-lasting blooms
- Tall and easy to grow with bi-colored Summer blooms
- Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
Fast Facts
About Cosmos Seeds - Picotee
Cosmos bipinnatus
Buy Cosmos Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Cosmos Seeds - "Picotee"
A "hot off the press" version of the beloved Cosmos, the Picotee Cosmos seeds bloom into white or pale pink flowers with distinctive, bright rose-red colored edges. Picotee Cosmos flowers make stunning rear borders for flower beds as they can soar to 4 feet in height! The Picotee Cosmos seeds are definitely an "editor's choice" for gardens across North America.
Fast Facts
About Cosmos Seeds - Picotee
Cosmos bipinnatus
Buy Cosmos Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Cosmos Seeds - "Picotee"
A "hot off the press" version of the beloved Cosmos, the Picotee Cosmos seeds bloom into white or pale pink flowers with distinctive, bright rose-red colored edges. Picotee Cosmos flowers make stunning rear borders for flower beds as they can soar to 4 feet in height! The Picotee Cosmos seeds are definitely an "editor's choice" for gardens across North America.
How to Plant Picotee Cosmos Seeds
About Cosmos
This Mexico native is one of the simplest flowers to grow, and they are suitable for all zones. Since they reseed themselves easily, they make perfect additions to wildflower meadows or naturalized areas. Children will love planting their cosmos seeds and watching them grow taller than they are!
When to Plant Cosmos Seeds
Plant Cosmos in the Spring when the soil can be worked.
Where to Plant Cosmos Seeds
Sow your Cosmos seeds in the full sun to partial shade. As cosmos flowers are very adaptable, they can thrive in average to poor soil quality, and they are tolerant to dry conditions.
How to Plant Cosmos Seeds
Scatter cosmos seeds outdoors after there is no longer a danger for frost. Seeds can be covered ¼ inch since they do not need light to germinate. Germination will usually occur in just 3 to 5 days, but it can take up to 2 weeks.
How to Care for Cosmos
Once started, cosmoses require virtually no attention. You can add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season. If a plant grows very tall and is not planted in a wind protected area, it may require staking. If you want blooms all summer long, dead head the old blooms.
Seed Coverage for Cosmos Seeds - Picotee
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
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