Mosaic Cosmos is an absolutely stunning flower. It is a beautiful kaleidoscope of pinks, whites & creams – even the flowers themselves change colours. The plants are only about 2 ft (60 cm) — so shorter than the average cosmos (which are around 4 ft/ 120cm). They are also hardy and low-maintenance.
If you grow Mosaic, this might happen to you: One day you can’t stop taking pictures of a beautiful candy floss pink cosmos, and the next day that candy floss pink cosmos has turned into a dusty rose-pink cosmos and you need dozens more pictures. And then a few days later it turns into a creamy pink cosmos. More pictures are required. And then back to candy floss pink. You might ask yourself: How many pictures of a beautiful pink cosmos does one need? Lots apparently.
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How to Grow Cosmos from Seed? Easy to grow. Sow seeds in the garden mid-May or so (even before the last frost) and barely cover with soil. Sow seeds a few inches apart and then thin seedlings to about 8″ apart. You can also start Cosmos indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. To start indoors, press seeds into the soil and barely cover with soil. Keep soil moistened and place container in a warm place. A heat mat helps to keep soil warm. Once seedlings are up, place under lights/in a sunny place. Transplant outside after danger of frost is passed.
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Location: Sun, Partial sun
Life cycle: Annual
Height: 2 feet
Container Friendly
