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Cosmos Pink Picotee Seed is a graceful warm-season annual for gardeners who want height, movement and soft pink colour in sunny South African spaces. Its picotee-style blooms bring a delicate edged effect that works especially well in cottage gardens and cutting beds.
View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Cosmos Grow Guide for South Africa
Plant Information
- Plant Type: Annual
- Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Growing Information
- General Sowing Time: Spring to early summer once frost risk has passed; in warm frost-free regions, sow while soil conditions are warm and settled.
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: 5–6 mm
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Spacing: 30–45 cm
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Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22 °C
- Height: Typically 60-120 cm, with taller plants possible in good conditions.
- Available Pack Sizes: 1 g raw seed, 30 g raw seed
Why Grow Cosmos Pink Picotee?
- Pink picotee colouring gives beds and bouquets a refined, romantic look.
- A strong choice for cut flowers, pollinator gardens and informal summer borders.
- Produces airy stems and fine foliage that soften mixed annual plantings.
- Low-maintenance once established in well-drained soil.
- Deadheading or regular picking helps extend the flowering display.
Garden Uses
Plant Cosmos Pink Picotee in groups for a soft drift of colour, or mix it through zinnias, calendula and marigolds for a bright seasonal display. It is especially useful where you want a taller annual that still feels light and natural in the garden.
Growing Notes
- Sow in warm soil after local frost risk has passed; avoid cold, waterlogged starts.
- Sow 5–6 mm deep, keep evenly moist through emergence and thin to 30–45 cm.
- Grow in full sun and avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces soft growth and fewer flowers.
- Shelter or discreetly support tall plants where strong wind and summer storms are common.
- Deadhead or cut stems regularly to encourage continued flowering.
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