Cosmos Dwarf White

Cosmos Dwarf White: variety and characteristics

Cosmos Dwarf White (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). The garden cosmos is a flowering herbaceous ornamental plant.

Flowers from July to October.

It can be grown both in a pot and outdoors.

Cosmos is an airy, easy and exceptionally generous flower — it blooms from July until the frosts, attracts bees and butterflies and is excellent for cutting.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 96%
• Pack size: 0.8 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March – June; direct or transplants
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Cosmos Dwarf White

Cosmos Dwarf White seeds are sown in March – June. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Cosmos Dwarf White

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm
• Germination: 5–10 days at 18–24 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in spring by sprinkling them over the soil. Water moderately, taking care not to let it dry out. Loves sunlight. Not fussy about soil.

Sow directly after the last frosts. Do not fertilise — in rich soil cosmos produces leaves instead of flowers. Remove faded flowers.

Flowering and uses

Cut the flowers when the bud is just opening — they last about a week in a vase.

Frequently asked questions

When should Cosmos Dwarf White be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 96%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why does cosmos grow tall but not flower?

The soil is too rich or has been fertilised. Cosmos flowers best in sun, in poor soil.