Dwarf Cosmos - Orange Carpet mix

120 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start 4–6 weeks before the last frost date.

• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, when soil is warm (above 18°C / 65°F).

🌿 Very easy to grow; direct sowing is often best.

🌱 How to Sow

✅ Direct Sowing (Recommended)

1. Location

   • Full sun (6+ hours daily)

   • Well-drained soil; thrives even in poor or sandy soils

2. Soil Prep

   • Loosen and rake the soil

   • Lightly water before sowing if dry

3. Sowing Depth

   • Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

   • Lightly cover with soil and press gently

4. Spacing

   • Thin to 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) apart once seedlings are a few inches tall

5. Watering

   • Keep the soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

   • Once established, water sparingly — Cosmos is drought-tolerant

✅ Indoor Sowing (Optional for early blooms)

1. Use small pots or trays with seed-starting mix

2. Sow ¼ inch deep, lightly cover with soil

3. Keep at 18–22°C (65–72°F) for germination

4. Provide bright light after sprouting

5. Harden off for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to frost

• Deadheading: Encourages prolonged blooming but not required

• Soil: Avoid overly rich soil (leads to fewer blooms)

• Fertilizer: Not necessary

• Pests/Disease: Rarely affected