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Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix

Cosmos sulphureus

5.00 (7 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: In early spring or after the last frost, scatter the seeds on the surface of loose soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should take place within 10-20 days at soil temperatures from 65-75 degrees F. Cooler soil temperatures may delay germination. Seedlings do not need to be thinned, but can be transplanted if they appear too crowded. Since these seeds germinate quickly in warm soil, they can be sown at any time before midsummer for another crop of flowers. To start the seed indoors, sow on the surface of a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination. When there is no chance of frost, transplant them outdoors.

Growing: As soon as seedlings appear, only water them in very dry weather. This flower must not be over-watered, and thrives in drought conditions and heat; if prolonged drought occurs, give the plants one deep watering. If blooming begins to decrease, cut the plant back to 12" for new growth; more blossoms will come in about 4 weeks. If allowed to self-seed, this flower will produce a new crop of flowers next year. This flower attracts birds, butterflies, and bees.

Harvesting: Cosmos blossoms make lovely, long lasting cut flowers. Cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened, and remove any foliage that will fall below the water level. These flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Cosmos blossoms also make attractive dried flowers.

Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cosmos sulphureus

Species Origin: Mexico

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Helen

Arrived in a flash

My order came quickly. As always seed packets are in a mylar zip packet that keep seeds longer than paper.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Jim Beecher

Great plants

Packaging is superior. In south Florida, these plants self-sow without being rambunctious, like the heat, and require little watering.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Ann Fenwick

Great seeds

Everwilde seeds grow into gorgeous flowers! I have been buying their seeds for multiple years now so can attest to their reliability and viability.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Iness Snider

Ridiculously easy, glowing colors.

Such a vibrant flower! I am seeing two distinct types of growth, under exactly the same conditions. I have finely cut foliage and relatively early bloom on most, with mid height plants. Then I have a few lush, thick leaved, tall, juicy specimens of plants that are much later to bloom (like, it's late August and no buds yet). Maybe the soil in those few areas is too rich? I dunno. They still look nice, but not a flower in sight.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Elizabeth Barrett

Great Packaging

I can't attest to the flowers yet, but the seed packets are the best I've ever seen.

I am sure the flowers will be as pictured.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Larry Dau

Zinnia and Cosmos flower Seeds

I bought 1 pound each of 2 Zinnia types and a Cosmos mix. Came in 3 days. I have purchashed j-1/2 pound packs in the past. Nice sealed bags that reseal easily will keep this seed for 3 or 4 years. I always get high germination and many years of pleasure from these larger bags. Seeds are germination tested. Store bought seeds in small paper packs never germinate as well. And, forget about them still being good into the future.

Bright Lights Sulphur Cosmos Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Lisa

Pretty, and TOUGH!

I have nothing but good to say about 'Bright Lights'. I've grown them for several years, and they are *tough*! Mine have their own bed in a sunny spot in my yard, and in spring, I remove any debris, then run over the soil with a garden weasel to loosen it a little, throw some seeds down, and walk away. The soil is only so-so; it's been my experience that if the soil is too rich, they'll be 8' tall and have lots of leaves, but fewer flowers, and they'll need staking. Mine have survived up to six weeks without any rain, in full sun and temperatures up to 100 degrees, and the worst they do is drop some lower leaves. Bees love them, butterflies love them, even hummingbirds will visit them, and the seeds are very easy to collect. They'll happily self-seed, too. I once had a few seeds drop into a houseplant I had outside for the summer, and they not only germinated, but produced small blooms...indoors...in winter. Bright Lights will *always* have a place in my butterfly garden!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.25 -+
1 Oz Mylar (28.4g) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.60 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $27.60 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $124.20 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $220.80 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $524.40 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $993.60 Notify Me
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,932.00 Notify Me
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Light up the landscape with these cheerful red, orange, and yellow blossoms that are shorter than most Cosmos varieties. This easy-to-grow annual will reward the gardener who does not have much time to fuss with plants.
Because of their Mexican heritage, these bright annuals meet high heat and drought conditions with native beauty and vigor. Spanish conquistadors searching for gold discovered these flowers on their journeys through Mexico. Mission gardens often included these flowers, which priests gave the name "cosmos," the Greek word for a harmonious whole, because of their neatly spaced petals. Cosmos flowers made their way to England with Spanish ambassadors in the late 18th century, and to the United States in the following century.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: In early spring or after the last frost, scatter the seeds on the surface of loose soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should take place within 10-20 days at soil temperatures from 65-75 degrees F. Cooler soil temperatures may delay germination. Seedlings do not need to be thinned, but can be transplanted if they appear too crowded. Since these seeds germinate quickly in warm soil, they can be sown at any time before midsummer for another crop of flowers. To start the seed indoors, sow on the surface of a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination. When there is no chance of frost, transplant them outdoors.

Growing: As soon as seedlings appear, only water them in very dry weather. This flower must not be over-watered, and thrives in drought conditions and heat; if prolonged drought occurs, give the plants one deep watering. If blooming begins to decrease, cut the plant back to 12" for new growth; more blossoms will come in about 4 weeks. If allowed to self-seed, this flower will produce a new crop of flowers next year. This flower attracts birds, butterflies, and bees.

Harvesting: Cosmos blossoms make lovely, long lasting cut flowers. Cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened, and remove any foliage that will fall below the water level. These flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Cosmos blossoms also make attractive dried flowers.

Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cosmos sulphureus

Species Origin: Mexico

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 7 reviews
5.0

Review By Helen

Arrived in a flash

My order came quickly. As always seed packets are in a mylar zip packet that keep seeds longer than paper.

5.0

Review By Jim Beecher

Great plants

Packaging is superior. In south Florida, these plants self-sow without being rambunctious, like the heat, and require little watering.

5.0

Review By Ann Fenwick

Great seeds

Everwilde seeds grow into gorgeous flowers! I have been buying their seeds for multiple years now so can attest to their reliability and viability.

5.0

Review By Iness Snider

Ridiculously easy, glowing colors.

Such a vibrant flower! I am seeing two distinct types of growth, under exactly the same conditions. I have finely cut foliage and relatively early bloom on most, with mid height plants. Then I have a few lush, thick leaved, tall, juicy specimens of plants that are much later to bloom (like, it's late August and no buds yet). Maybe the soil in those few areas is too rich? I dunno. They still look nice, but not a flower in sight.

5.0

Review By Elizabeth Barrett

Great Packaging

I can't attest to the flowers yet, but the seed packets are the best I've ever seen.

I am sure the flowers will be as pictured.

5.0

Review By Larry Dau

Zinnia and Cosmos flower Seeds

I bought 1 pound each of 2 Zinnia types and a Cosmos mix. Came in 3 days. I have purchashed j-1/2 pound packs in the past. Nice sealed bags that reseal easily will keep this seed for 3 or 4 years. I always get high germination and many years of pleasure from these larger bags. Seeds are germination tested. Store bought seeds in small paper packs never germinate as well. And, forget about them still being good into the future.

5.0

Review By Lisa

Pretty, and TOUGH!

I have nothing but good to say about 'Bright Lights'. I've grown them for several years, and they are *tough*! Mine have their own bed in a sunny spot in my yard, and in spring, I remove any debris, then run over the soil with a garden weasel to loosen it a little, throw some seeds down, and walk away. The soil is only so-so; it's been my experience that if the soil is too rich, they'll be 8' tall and have lots of leaves, but fewer flowers, and they'll need staking. Mine have survived up to six weeks without any rain, in full sun and temperatures up to 100 degrees, and the worst they do is drop some lower leaves. Bees love them, butterflies love them, even hummingbirds will visit them, and the seeds are very easy to collect. They'll happily self-seed, too. I once had a few seeds drop into a houseplant I had outside for the summer, and they not only germinated, but produced small blooms...indoors...in winter. Bright Lights will *always* have a place in my butterfly garden!

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