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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 our detailed grow guide: Cosmos Grow Guide for South African Conditions.
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.
- Position: Full sun; light partial shade is tolerated but flowering is usually strongest in sun.
- Sow Depth: Sow shallowly and cover lightly with loose soil. Avoid burying Cosmos seed too deeply.
- Spacing: About 20-30 cm apart for garden displays; allow extra airflow for taller cut-flower rows.
- Germination: 7-21 days in warm soil.
- 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
- Direct sow into prepared, well-drained soil and keep evenly moist until seedlings are established.
- Avoid overly rich feeding; Cosmos can become leafy and soft if pushed too hard.
- Deadhead or pick flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering display.
- Protect young plants from frost and stake taller plants in exposed, windy positions.
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