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Cosmos, Sweet Sixteen

Cosmos, Sweet Sixteen

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Cosmos bipinnatus

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Sweet Sixteen Cosmos: Romantic Blooms with a Magenta Picotee Edge

Sweet Sixteen Cosmos is an enchanting variety admired for its delicate, romantic blossoms. Growing up to 4 feet tall, this annual beauty features slender stems with feathery green foliage, adding an airy texture to the garden.

The blush pink petals of Sweet Sixteen Cosmos are accented with vivid magenta picotee edges, creating an eye-catching contrast. Each bloom also boasts a charming double frill at its center, giving these flowers an elegant, layered look. Sweet Sixteen’s blooms appear in abundance, filling garden beds and borders with soft color. With regular deadheading, these stunning flowers continue to bloom well into fall, attracting pollinators and adding charm to cut flower arrangements.

Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early for an earlier display. With consistent deadheading, Sweet Sixteen Cosmos will deliver romantic, layered blooms all season long, brightening your garden with their soft yet striking color.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 10

General Care Information

Lifecycle: Annual

Frost Hardy: No

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Light: Full Sun (6+ hours)

Water Needs: Moderate (~1 inch per week)

Fertilizer:

  • Average Fertilizer Needs

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Planting Tips

Ideal Germination Temp: 70-75 degrees F

Seed Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4"

Days to Sprouting: 7-14 Days

Plant Spacing: 10 inches

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Growing & Harvesting Tips

  • Vigorous, long vines can reach 10-15 feet and need support.
  • Harvest frequently to keep plants productive.
  • Mulch soil to retain moisture & keep roots cool
  • When vines reach the top of the support, pinch the vines to force plants into heavier bean pod production
  • Harvest in the morning when sugar content is highest, if eating fresh

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