Cosmos bipinnatus Cosimo Purple Red-White has bicoloured flowers, striped in purple red and white. The dwarf plant habit makes the varieties in the Cosimo series suitable for use as a bedding plant, in low borders and also as patio plant.
Sow at 19-20°C in February-March for packs or in April for garden. Cover seeds thinly, keep relatively moist. 65-70 days from sowing to flowering. Keep sufficiently moist, 18-20°C after germination. Grow at 18°C. Transplant after 2-3 weeks. Keep soil rather dry, short days makes flowering faster, Alar responsive.