The information on this page only applies to seedlings sold by Fremont LEAF Nursery during our Annual Spring Seedling Sale 2021.
Cosmos bipinnatus. A beauty like no other, 'Candystripe' has a golden center flanked by white petals with rosy edges and striping, making one sweet cut flower! Once established, cosmos are drought tolerant; neglect is the kind of care they prefer. They reseed readily, making them ideal for wildflower or naturalized areas.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | 55-100 F | Rich, well drained soil | Moderate water, water soil not leaves |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12" | 3-6' |
- Additional instructions: 3"–4" blossoms of white with rose- to crimson-colored edges and striping. Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant. Blooms summer to frost.[1]
- This low-maintenance plant tolerates fairly poor, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.5. You don’t want to fertilize much because you’ll end up with lots of foliage and not many flowers.[4]
- Harvesting instructions: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Aphids, thrips, Asters Yellow, Powdery Mildew[4]
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Candy-Stripe-Cosmos-Seeds
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Cut-Flower-Gardening-10-Tips-for-Success
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Making-Cut-Flowers-Last-Longer
- https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/grow-cosmos
- https://sfbaygardening.com/resources/bay-area-planting-calendar/
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