Eden Brothers Cosmos Seeds Versailles Tetra Mix
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, heat-tolerant pollinator blooms.
These scarlet blooms are the ultimate low-maintenance solution for neglected patches of soil. You sacrifice the need for constant coddling, but you gain a self-seeding, heat-loving pollinator magnet that thrives exactly where other flowers fail.
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Who it's for
- Conservationists looking to support local pollinator populations
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, low-maintenance floral displays
- Floral arrangers needing sturdy, large-headed cut flowers
Who should skip it
- Minimalists wanting to avoid unwanted volunteer seedlings
- Gardeners with limited time for staking or maintenance
- Designers requiring precise, predictable color schemes
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid heat and poor soil with minimal supplemental water.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant scarlet blooms act as a magnet for local beneficial insects.
Ease of Cultivation
An exceptionally forgiving annual perfect for novice and busy gardeners.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, high-impact color from early summer through the first frost.
Self-Sowing Capability
Readily reseeds to ensure a lush, recurring display year after year.
Design Versatility
Tall, clumping habit works beautifully in meadows or contained garden borders.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cosmos bipinnatus
Seed Type
Open Pollinated Seed
Plant Height
44 inches
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Days to Maturity
60 to 90 days
Germination requires light
Plant Spacing
9 to 12 inches
Is Organic
false
Planting Season
Spring
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