Apricotta Cosmos
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, easy-to-grow cut flowers.
Bring vibrant color to your garden with Apricotta Cosmos, an award-winning variety featuring unique peach and hot pink blooms. These tall, annual flowers reach about 40 inches, making a striking visual statement and providing an abundant supply for fresh-cut bouquets. Blooming from late July through September, they are perfect for adding lively color and texture to arrangements. Easy to grow and suitable for direct sowing, Apricotta Cosmos offers a rewarding experience for gardeners seeking beauty and fragrance.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+88%
Above average
Botanical Name
Cosmos bipinnatus
/ Cosmos bipinnatus
Who it's for
- Design-conscious gardeners seeking a sophisticated, modern color palette
- Busy gardeners wanting reliable, long-lasting summer blooms
- Floral enthusiasts looking for high-yield, long-stemmed cutting flowers
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, unrelenting summer sun
- Low-effort gardeners wanting to avoid staking or structural support
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, hands-off plant variety
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking peach and pink hues create a high-contrast focal point.
Ease of Cultivation
Direct sowing makes this an accessible choice for novice gardeners.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and abundant blooms excel in fresh-cut arrangements.
Seasonal Longevity
Reliable late-summer color extends the garden's visual interest into autumn.
Growth Habit
Tall stature provides excellent vertical structure for back-of-border planting.
Germination Reliability
Standardized germination codes ensure predictable results for home growers.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cosmos bipinnatus
Plant Height
40 inches
Annual life cycle
Germination Code
(1) or (4)
Requires Full Sun exposure
Soil pH Preference
Neutral to alkaline (7.0-7.5)
Days to Germination
6-15 days
Plant Type
Flower
Features
- Unique peach and hot pink coloration
- Tall plants for garden impact
- Excellent for fresh-cut flowers
- Blooms late July through September
- Easy to grow, direct sow option
- Award-winning introduction
- Great for crafting and arrangements
What customers say
Gardeners adore the Apricotta Cosmos for its exceptional beauty and rare color palette, featuring captivating soft apricot and blush tones. This variety consistently impresses with its stunning design quality, offering a high impact aesthetic. It is also highly reliable and easy to cultivate, demonstrating excellent germination and robust plant vigor. The Apricotta Cosmos provides sophisticated garden color with minimal effort, making it a standout choice for those seeking unique and elegant floral displays.
Know before you buy
Yes, Apricotta Cosmos are well-suited for direct sowing. Simply plant them in your garden once the danger of frost has passed in the spring.
These plants reach approximately 40 inches in height. Because of their stature, they make a significant visual impact in garden beds and provide long stems perfect for cutting.
Apricotta Cosmos thrive in full sun and prefer soil with a neutral to alkaline pH between 7.0 and 7.5. They have moderate water needs once established.
You can expect blooms from late July through September. This extended flowering window makes them an excellent choice for consistent color in your landscape and fresh-cut arrangements throughout the late summer.
Absolutely. Their unique peach and hot pink coloration, combined with their tall stems, makes them a favorite for floral designers and home gardeners creating fresh-cut bouquets.
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