Description

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.

Family:Asteraceae

Type:Cosmos (Learn more)

Native:Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness:Annual

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions:3′-6′ tall, 18″ wide

Variety Info:3″4″ blossoms of white with rose- to crimson-colored edges and striping

Attributes:Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60F.

When to Start Inside:4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge:510 days

Seed Depth:Barely cover

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning:When 1″ 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

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