The Cosmos, also called cosmos, is a well-known cottage garden plant that now comes in impressive varieties. The large flowers of the variety ' Rubenza ' They shine in a unique ruby ​​red color that fades to a delicate dusky pink after the peak of bloom. Due to its low growth height of up to 80 cm, it is also suitable for planting in containers. This Cosmos vine has single flowers, which makes it very attractive to insects.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: March to May
Sowing outdoors: April to June
Germination time: 7-14 days at 20-25°C
Sowing depth: Cover with a maximum of 0.5 cm of soil

Height: 60-80 cm
Planting distance: 40 cm
Flower size: 5-8 cm
Flowering time: July to October

Soil: Loose, permeable, humus-rich soil
Fertilization: Fertilize regularly
Location: Sunny
Water consumption: Medium

Growing tips :
Cosmos are not frost-hardy and should not be planted outdoors until after the Ice Saints in mid-May. The young plants can be acclimated to outdoor temperatures during the day from mid-April onwards, thus hardening them off. It is important to cover the seeds only lightly with soil and keep them evenly moist. Once they reach a height of 20-30 cm, they can be pinched, meaning the main stem is shortened. This encourages the plant to branch out better, the stems to become longer, and the plant will produce a sea of ​​flowers in the summer.

Cut flower :
The long blooming period makes the Cosmos a perfect flower for summer bouquets. Its upright growth habit makes it a great cut flower, lasting up to a week in a vase. As soon as the bud breaks open, it's ready to be harvested for vase cutting.


Use :
cut flower
Potted plant
Insect magnet

Bag contents :
approx. 40 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.