Cosmos Sweet Kisses Seeds

Cosmos Sweet Kisses – Cosmos bipinnatus

A romantic annual with ruffled picotee blooms in soft pinks, blushes, and whites — perfect for borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Cosmos Sweet Kisses is a half-hardy annual celebrated for its intricate, frilled petals edged in contrasting tones, creating a delicate, painterly effect. The blooms rise above fine, feathery foliage and flower freely from midsummer to autumn. This variety adds elegance and movement to cottage-style schemes, while its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny beds, containers, and informal borders.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 30

 

Sow: February – April (indoors) or May (direct)

Germination: 7 – 14 days at 18–21°C

Soil: Well-drained; loam, chalk, or sandy; neutral to slightly alkaline

Height: 100 – 120 cm

Flowers: June – October

Good Companions: Cornflower, calendula, cosmos ‘Purity’

Avoid Pairing With: Shade-loving or moisture-demanding plants

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April in trays or modules, covering seeds lightly with 5 mm of compost. Maintain 18–21°C and keep moist until germination (7–14 days). Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 30–40 cm apart. Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors in May once soil has warmed. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and harvest stems when buds are just opening for arrangements.