Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series

Also Known As

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation'
Sensation The Mexican Aster

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 36"-4'
W: 18"-20"

planting zones

1-12

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Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series plant details

Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 20 IN - wide, 36 IN - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Series

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding summer annual from Mexico to South America, bearing large, saucer shaped, daisy flowers in shades of pink and white atop sturdy, feathery leaved, many branched stems, which pick beautifully. Classic cottage garden, the perfect cure for bedding plant fatigue. Big, blowzy and show stopping. Scratch seeds into bare sunny soil any time once it has warmed in spring. Early sowings will be the most robust but a late summer sowing will continue flowering well into autumn. Each pack contains a minimum of 50+ seeds.