{"product_id":"velouette-cosmos-seeds-200-red-white-striped-blooms-for-planting","title":"Velouette Cosmos Seeds – 200 Red \u0026 White Striped Blooms for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelouette Cosmos is a striking annual flower prized for its dramatic red and white striped blooms. Each petal features a unique pattern of deep red and creamy white, creating a eye-catching display in garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. These easy-to-grow seeds produce tall, airy plants that sway gracefully in the breeze and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVelouette Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a favorite among gardeners for its long bloom season and low-maintenance nature. The ferny, finely cut foliage adds texture to the garden even before the flowers appear. Blooms are excellent for fresh bouquets and continue to open over a long period from summer until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking red and white striped petals on each bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, airy plants with finely cut, fern-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong blooming season from summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Velouette Cosmos seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge, typically in 7-21 days at 70-75°F. Thin seedlings to stand 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly but avoid overwatering; cosmos tolerate dry conditions once established. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Tall plants may benefit from staking in windy areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Velouette Cosmos seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776215548214,"sku":"FOLIA-413","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7314857987_kizl.jpg?v=1792468375","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/velouette-cosmos-seeds-200-red-white-striped-blooms-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}