Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red' is a compact, half-hardy annual boasting semi-double, vibrant scarlet double flowers, up to 2 inches across (5 cm). Blooming for months from early summer to fall, the cheerful blossoms are borne atop sturdy stems and float above the fresh, fern-like 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, it is perfect for sunny borders or containers. Excellent as cut flowers.

• Growing up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and 18 in. wide
• Performs best in full sun, in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soil, heat, and humidity.
• An ideal addition to beds and borders, containers, cottage gardens, prairies and meadows, and cutting gardens.
• keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and gray molds.
• Propagate by seeds.
• Pinching off dead blossoms will promote continuous blooming. If the flower heads remain, the cosmos will self-seed, but will not become a nuisance.