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    Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee'

    Also Known As

    • Picotee Cosmos

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee' plant details

    Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A good cut flower variety with variable pink lacing on edges of the pale flowers. For regular, well-drained soils. Self sows. Tolerates humid heat.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee' plant

    How to Grow Cosmos bipinnatus 'Picotee'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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