Cosmos bipinnatus Antiquity
Noted for its early flowering and unique color, Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’ is a dwarf, bushy, half-hardy annual boasting single, rich crimson to burgundy flowers, up to 2 in. across (6 cm), maturing to salmon-pink with age. Blooming for months from early summer to fall, the ravishing blossoms are borne atop sturdy stems and float above the fine, feathery foliage.
Noted for its early flowering and unique color, Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity' is a dwarf, bushy, half-hardy annual boasting single, rich crimson to burgundy flowers, up to 2 in. across (6 cm), maturing to salmon-pink with age. Blooming for months from early summer to fall, the ravishing blossoms are borne atop sturdy stems and float above the fine, feathery foliage. Fairly pest-free and low maintenance, add this charming plant to the landscape, and you will be rewarded with abundant butterflies. Creating a graceful visual impact in the garden, this dwarf Cosmos selection is perfect for sunny borders or containers.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 16 in. wide (40 cm).
- Performs best in full sun, in average, moist, well-drained soils.
- An ideal addition to beds and borders, containers, cottage gardens, prairies and meadows, and cutting gardens.
- keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and gray molds.
- Propagate by seeds.
- Pinching off dead blossoms will promote continuous blooming. If the flower heads remain, the cosmos will self-seed, but will not become a nuisance.
- Cosmos bipinnatus species is native to Mexico.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Cosmos |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |