Cosmos Tall Sensation Mixed
$3.50
Unit price per
Cosmos Tall Sensation Mixed – Graceful Blooms in Stunning Hues
Bring height, colour, and movement to your garden with Cosmos 'Tall Sensation Mixed'.
This beloved variety of Cosmos bipinnatus features tall, wispy stems topped with large, single blooms in a soft colour palette of white, pink, rose, and crimson. With its feathery foliage and long flowering season, it’s ideal for cottage gardens, mass plantings, and pollinator-friendly borders. Cosmos are drought-tolerant, self-seeding, and excellent for cut flowers.
- Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Tall Sensation Mixed'
- Height & Spread: 100–120cm tall × 40–50cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
- Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
- Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, containers, cut flowers, pollinator habitats
- Other Names: Mexican Aster, Sensation Mix Cosmos
- Approx: 0.145g/ 20 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Large daisy-like blooms in soft romantic tones
- Tall, airy stems for vertical interest
- Excellent for cutting and drying
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly in spring to early summer (temperate zones)
- Sow seeds 5–6mm deep
- Germinates in 14–21 days at 18–24°C
- Space plants 40cm apart for stronger stems
- Flowers in 70–85 days from sowing
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and thrives in heat.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Pinch seedlings at 30cm tall to promote bushier growth
- Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with zinnias, salvias, or calendula in a summer border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
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Cosmos Tall Sensation Mixed
$3.50
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Cosmos Tall Sensation Mixed – Graceful Blooms in Stunning Hues
Bring height, colour, and movement to your garden with Cosmos 'Tall Sensation Mixed'.
This beloved variety of Cosmos bipinnatus features tall, wispy stems topped with large, single blooms in a soft colour palette of white, pink, rose, and crimson. With its feathery foliage and long flowering season, it’s ideal for cottage gardens, mass plantings, and pollinator-friendly borders. Cosmos are drought-tolerant, self-seeding, and excellent for cut flowers.
- Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Tall Sensation Mixed'
- Height & Spread: 100–120cm tall × 40–50cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
- Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
- Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, containers, cut flowers, pollinator habitats
- Other Names: Mexican Aster, Sensation Mix Cosmos
- Approx: 0.145g/ 20 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Large daisy-like blooms in soft romantic tones
- Tall, airy stems for vertical interest
- Excellent for cutting and drying
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly in spring to early summer (temperate zones)
- Sow seeds 5–6mm deep
- Germinates in 14–21 days at 18–24°C
- Space plants 40cm apart for stronger stems
- Flowers in 70–85 days from sowing
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and thrives in heat.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Pinch seedlings at 30cm tall to promote bushier growth
- Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with zinnias, salvias, or calendula in a summer border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
