Cosmos Sensation Mix Flower Seeds

About Cosmos Sensation Mix Flower Seeds

Sensation mix cosmos — feathery leaves and large pink, white and rose flowers. One of the easiest annuals for beginners.

• Botanical name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5–10 days at 20–28C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5–10 days at 20–28C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Little water. An established plant manages on rainfall alone.
• Soil: Ordinary, even poor, well-drained soil
• Temperature: 18–35C
• Fertiliser: Almost none — in rich soil the plant grows tall and flops over.

Sowing season in India

June–July (monsoon) and September–October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Tall stems lodge in wind and rain — provide support.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.