Cosmos Picotee Seeds 1g - Bicolor Blooms for Pollinator Gardens

Cosmos Picotee is a charming annual wildflower prized for its unique bicolor blooms. Each flower features white petals edged with a distinct pink or crimson border, creating a striking display in any garden. These easy-to-grow plants are perfect for pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer.

With its delicate, fern-like foliage and abundant blooms, Cosmos Picotee adds a light, airy texture to borders and beds. It thrives in full sun and tolerates poor soil, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all levels.

Plant Features

• Unique bicolor flowers with white petals and pink-edged tips
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Long blooming season from summer to fall
• Excellent for cut flowers and wildflower gardens
• Easy to grow from seed; tolerates poor soil

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• 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: 36-60 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Cosmos Picotee seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Press seeds lightly into the soil; they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge, then thin to 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly but avoid overwatering; cosmos tolerates dry conditions once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

What's Included

1 gram of Cosmos Picotee seeds.