Cosmos bipinnatus Dazzler

Noted for its rich color, Cosmos bipinnatus 'dazzler' is a half-hardy annual boasting large, open, deep carmine flowers adorned with a contrasting bright yellow throat. 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 striking Cosmos is perfect for sunny borders or containers. The flowers last well after being cut too!

• Grows up to 40 in. tall (100 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun, in average, moist, well-drained soils.
• An ideal addition to beds and borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and gray molds.
• Deadhead to prolong the flowering season.
• Propagate by seed sown at 61°F (16°C) in mid-spring under glass, or in situ in late spring.
• Cosmos bipinnatus species is native to Mexico.
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