200 Diablo Cosmos Seeds – Bright Orange-Red Annual Flower for Gardens
Diablo Cosmos is a striking annual flower known for its vibrant orange-red blooms that add bold color to garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. These easy-to-grow plants produce an abundance of daisy-like flowers from summer until frost, attracting pollinators and providing long-lasting cut flowers. With their tall, airy stems and ferny foliage, Diablo Cosmos brings a cheerful, natural look to any sunny landscape.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience. Plant them in full sun and well-drained soil, and they will thrive with minimal care, rewarding you with a profusion of colorful blooms.
Plant Features
- Vibrant orange-red flowers that stand out in any garden
- Long bloom season from summer to fall
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Tolerant of poor soil and drought once established
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus
- Plant Type: Annual
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Bloom Season: Summer to fall
- Mature Height: 24-36 inches
- Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Diablo Cosmos seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Press seeds lightly into the soil and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once seedlings are established, thin them to the recommended spacing. Water regularly but avoid overwatering; cosmos prefer slightly dry conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.
What's Included
200 Diablo Cosmos seeds.