Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Mix

Cosmos Sensation Mix is a beautiful annual flower variety that produces an abundance of large, daisy-like blooms above soft, fern-like foliage. The flowers come in a classic mix of pink, rose, carmine, and white, creating a bright and natural display through summer and into autumn.

This variety is ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, containers, and cut-flower arrangements. Cosmos is easy to grow and performs best in a sunny position after the risk of frost has passed.

For bushier plants and more flowers, pinch out the growing tips when seedlings have formed a few pairs of leaves. Regular picking or deadheading will help encourage continued flowering.

Key Features

• Colourful Cosmos bipinnatus mix
• Daisy-like flowers in pink, rose, carmine, and white
• Delicate fern-like foliage
• Half-hardy annual
• Flowers from June to November
• Ideal for borders, containers, and mass planting
• Excellent for cut flowers
• Good cottage garden variety

Growing Information

• Sow indoors from March to May
• Sow directly outdoors from May to June
• Sow on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover
• Best germination temperature: around 20°C
• Germination: 7–21 days
• Transplant seedlings into individual pots when around 5–7cm tall
• Gradually acclimatise young plants before planting outside
• Plant out after frost risk has passed
• Pinch out growing tips when seedlings have 2–3 pairs of leaves
• Feed container-grown plants every couple of weeks
• Position: Full sun
• Flowering period: June to November