Mexican Aster 'Sea Shells Red', Cosmea 'Sea Shells Red', Cosmos 'Sea Shells Red', Sea Shell Series
Noted for its unusual blooms, Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sea Shells Red’ is a half-hardy annual boasting flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), with fluted petals, carmine red inside, and lavender-pink on the outside. Blooming for months from midsummer to fall, the ravishing blossoms are borne atop tall stems and float above the fine, feathery foliage. Fairly pest-free and low maintenance, add this charming plant to the landscape, and you will be rewarded with abundant butterflies. Creating a graceful visual impact in the garden, this annual cosmos is perfect at the back of sunny borders.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Cosmos |
Common names | Cosmos |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Cosmos |
Common names | Cosmos |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sea Shells Red’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sea Shells Red’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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