Territorial Seed Company Antiquity
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vintage-style cut flowers.
These cosmos bring a sophisticated, vintage palette to your garden without the high-maintenance fuss of more delicate blooms. They are remarkably unfussy in poor soil, though you sacrifice the variety of a perennial garden for a fleeting, seasonal display of cut flowers.
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Gourmet gardeners seeking complex, rich heirloom flavor profiles
- Home cooks wanting large, meaty slices for sandwiches
- Gardeners needing reliable heirloom varieties with improved disease resistance
Who should skip it
- Short-season growers with limited frost-free windows
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring minimal plant support and pruning
- Farmers in regions with intense, direct summer sun
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Resilient variety that thrives in dry or infertile garden soil conditions.
Ease of Cultivation
Direct sowing makes this an accessible choice for novice home gardeners.
Floral Aesthetic
Sophisticated vintage color palette adds instant charm to any landscape.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and dainty blooms are perfect for fresh indoor arrangements.
Growth Predictability
Consistent height and reliable germination cycles ensure a uniform garden display.
Sunlight Versatility
Strict full sun requirement limits placement options in shadier garden beds.
Key Specs
Approximately 85–160 seeds per gram
Reaches up to 22 inches tall
Germination Code (1)
70-85°F in 6-15 days
Germination Code (4)
Direct sow when soil warms to 55°F
Planting Season
Spring
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Variety Type
Open-Pollinated
Seed Count
160
Plant Height
22 inches
Water Needs
Low
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