Cosmos bipinnatus 'Bicolor Betty'

Meet this gorgeous variety of Cosmos bipinnatus, an annual beloved by gardeners for its remarkable toughness – it’s unhindered by drought, poor soil, browsing deer, heat ... have I forgotten anything? Oh, it’s a reliable self-sower, too! “Bicolor Betty” blooms to 4” across with flouncing multi-layered skirts of soft pink petals & a deep, blushing cerise center above airy, ferny foliage growing 3’ tall to 4’ wide. The number of petals may be variable, but all are beautiful! This long-blooming (May thru October!) lovely has many likely pairings - try it with Campanula latifolia ‘Blue’, or later on in the season, enjoy mixing it with fragrant white Heliotrope. Bonus: honeybees, butterflies & beneficial insects will flock to its juicy nectaries. Native to South America & Mexico, it thrives in our Mediterranean climate - but it grows just about anywhere. With fast-draining soil & a bit of compost, it will bloom its heart out with little care. Even better - cutting these lovely flowers for stunning bouquets just promotes more blooms!