Rubenza Cosmos

The dark cranberry flowers of Rubenza Cosmos fade in color as they mature into a dusty mauve shade. Another excellent addition to grow in your cutting garden. Early flowering and productivity. Grows 36-48”. 25 seeds     PLANTING Cosmos sulphureus Annual Germination: 7-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF. Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75 ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost,12-18” apart. Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, sow a few seeds every 6", thin 12-18" apart. Growth Habit: Upright, branching Height and Width: 36-48” by 12-18” Spacing: 12-18” apart Light Needs:  Full sun Soil Needs: Poor to average, well-drained, tolerates dry soil Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-90 days Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, wildflower and cottage gardens, attracts butterflies and beneficials Care: Deadheading prolongs flowering, staking tall plants helps keep them upright when the plant is full of blooms. Over-fertilizing or rich, fertile soil causes more foliage growth with fewer flowers. Self-seeds.