200 Red Stripe Cosmos Seeds – White & Red Bipinnatus Flowers for Planting

Red Stripe Cosmos is a charming annual wildflower known for its crisp white petals marked with bold crimson-red stripes and a bright yellow center. These daisy-like blooms rise on slender, airy stems that sway gracefully in the breeze, bringing a light, meadow-like feel to borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator plantings. Cosmos bipinnatus is easy to grow from seed and rewards gardeners with a long season of color from summer into fall.

Red Stripe Cosmos is a favorite for fresh-cut bouquets and casual cottage-style landscapes. The finely cut, feathery foliage provides a soft green backdrop, while the abundant flowers attract bees and butterflies. Plants are tolerant of poor soil and dry conditions once established, making them a practical choice for low-maintenance flower beds and wildflower areas.

Plant Features

• White petals with distinct red stripes and a yellow center
• Airy, upright growth habit with finely cut foliage
• Long bloom season from summer into fall
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Excellent for cut flowers and meadow-style plantings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: Typically 3 to 5 feet
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Red Stripe Cosmos seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start them indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them moist until germination; light helps with sprouting, so do not bury them deeply. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they are a few inches tall.

Cosmos performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants mature. Tall varieties may benefit from light staking in windy areas. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and to keep plants looking tidy throughout the season.

What's Included

200 Red Stripe Cosmos seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus) for planting.