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Sensation Blend Cosmos Seeds

Sensation Blend Cosmos Seeds

$2.69
$2.69
~1.0 g (~130 seeds)
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Type: Conventional Heirloom

Product Details

Sensation Blend is a tall, showy plant with large, 3"-4" white, pink, rose, and crimson flowers. Cosmos are a superb choice for wildflower or naturalized areas, as they are drought tolerant and need very little attention. An excellent butterfly lure and cut flower. 'Sensation' won the 1936 All-America Selections award.

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Variety Info

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"-36" wide

Variety Info: 3"–4" wide flowers in white, pink, rose, and crimson with yellow centers

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

Sowing Info

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

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

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 16 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 13 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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  • Elizabeth C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 30, 2024
    5 Stars

    Exactly as advertised! These became my confidence-booster flowers. I grew them in a bed that got lots of water, one the got drier, and one that was essentially pea gravel. I planted them the first day of spring (March) and July 4. All did great! They took around 45-60 days to bloom. Zone 7a.

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  • Vusala A.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    Fantastic mix. Every seed is growing into a gorgeous bloom. I can’t believe I can grow such beautiful flowers. Thank you, BI! I’m growing them in grow bags; can only imagine how prolific they would be if they are in the ground. 🌸❤️🌸❤️

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  • Bridget S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 25, 2023
    5 Stars

    The flowers have all exceeded my expectations. A few are still flowering in late November after several frosts!

    They brought in pollinators, butterflies, hummingbirds, and finches. My garden is still producing some vegetables, my broccoli is currently bolting in late November. Amazing!

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  • Alexia A.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 18, 2023
    5 Stars

    Love this blend and love how tall they get! Looking forward to planting them next year too.

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  • Lorraine C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 7, 2025
    5 Stars

    The package looks lovely but I haven't planted them yet so I can't say much more at this time.

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