Cosmos bipinnatus Candy Stripe

 

Cosmos bipinnatus Candy Stripe

 

A white-flowered cosmos with a deep carmine edge as if every petal has been dipped in ink. Grow as a splash of contrast through Cosmos 'Purity' – it goes brilliantly.

 

Genus	Cosmos
Group/Species	bipinnatus
Variety	Candy Stripe
Type	Half-Hardy Annual
Common Name	Cosmos
Border Position	Middle
Soil Type	Chalky, Neutral
Scent	Unscented
Site	Full Sun
Moisture	Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained
Height	90cm (35in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Sow under cover March-April or direct sow April-June.
Flowering	12-14 weeks from sowing
Vase Life	7-10 days, no conditioning needed. Pick fresh straight into water, just as the buds are about to bloom, and do not pick in the heat of the day. Deadhead the main blooms that are drooping and going over after about a week. Place out of direct sunlight.
Harvesting	Flower production: 4-5 months.

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