Territorial Seed Company Velouette Cosmos
Best reliable choice for gardeners seeking unique bicolor summer blooms.
These striking, striped blooms are the ultimate low-maintenance workhorse for your cutting garden. While they lack the complex structure of heirloom varieties, their prolific, season-long flowering habit and ferny, airy foliage make them an effortless way to keep your vases full from summer straight through the first frost.
$9.95
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking visually distinct flowers for high-impact floral displays
- Eco-conscious growers looking to support local biodiversity and pollinator health
- Busy homeowners wanting beautiful landscapes with minimal watering and fertilizing
Who should skip it
- Tidy gardeners who prefer compact plants that maintain their shape
- Meticulous landscapers who want strict control over their garden layout
- Northern growers in short-season climates needing frost-hardy ornamental varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking cream and crimson stripes create a standout garden focal point.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable, continuous flowering keeps the garden vibrant until the first frost.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and abundant blooms make these perfect for fresh arrangements.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward growing requirements make this an accessible choice for any gardener.
Growth Habit
Tall, ferny foliage provides excellent texture and height for garden borders.
Sun Tolerance
Thrives vigorously in full sun, handling heat with impressive resilience.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Annual
Botanical Name
Cosmos bipinnatus
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
42 inches
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Lifecycle
Annual
Seed Type
Flower, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated
Seed Format
Loose Seeds
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Container Friendly
Yes
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