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Cosmos Carpet Formula Mix
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🌸 Cosmos ‘Carpet Formula Mix’ – Low-Growing Blooms for Borders, Pots & Pollinators
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Create a cheerful carpet of colour with Cosmos 'Carpet Formula Mix'.
This dwarf cosmos variety produces masses of semi-double flowers in warm, sunny shades of yellow, orange, red, and white. With a compact habit and feathery foliage, it’s ideal for edging, bedding, pots, and small-space gardens. Easy to grow and heat-tolerant, it thrives in poor soils and attracts bees and butterflies throughout the season.- Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus 'Carpet Formula Mix'
- Height & Spread: 30–45cm tall × 30cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Spring to autumn
- Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, pollinator gardens
- Other Names: Dwarf Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos
- Approx: 0.140g /20 seeds
Why You'll Love It:
- Compact plants with vibrant semi-double blooms
- Ideal for small gardens, pots, and edging
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Thrives in heat and poor soil
- Excellent for dried flower crafts
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and compact growth.🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering.🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly in spring or autumn (temperate zones)
- Sow seeds 3–5mm deep
- Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
- Space plants 20–30cm apart
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and thrives in heat.✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Pinch tips early to promote bushier growth
- Replace seasonally for best performance
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with alyssum, calendula, or dwarf zinnias in a low-maintenance summer border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
