Cosmos Candy Stripe brings playful color to the garden with white flowers marked in rose to crimson. The markings vary from bloom to bloom, giving a planting its own lively mix of striped and edged petals. Airy foliage complements the flowers in borders and cutting gardens, while a handful of freshly cut stems makes a cheerful bouquet. Each packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 88%. Test Date: 3/26. AWSC.

Why Choose Cosmos Candy Stripe?

• Distinctive flower markings: White petals with rose-to-crimson accents add visual interest without needing a complicated garden design.
• Fresh-cut appeal: Bring the garden indoors with informal bouquets featuring delicate flowers and airy foliage.
• Border versatility: Plant in repeat groups or mix with other flowers suited to sunny, well-drained conditions.
• Pollinator interest: Open-centered blooms attract visiting bees and other insects.
• Heirloom character: This non-GMO, open-pollinated selection offers a traditional garden flower with natural variation.
• Generous packet: 500 seeds provide plenty for thoughtfully spaced flower beds and cutting patches.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Follow your seed packet and local planting guidance for sowing depth and timing.
• Sunlight: Choose a sunny location for strong growth and good flower production.
• Soil: Use well-drained soil. Avoid persistently wet sites and excessively rich growing conditions.
• Establishment: Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination without saturating it. Thin seedlings according to packet spacing so plants have room and airflow.
• Watering: Water at soil level as needed, allowing drainage rather than keeping roots constantly wet.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly only when needed. Too much nitrogen can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
• Support: Use discreet stakes or garden netting if stems lean in windy locations. Do not assume every planting will remain upright without support.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers regularly to keep the planting tidy and encourage more blooms.
• Cutting: Cut during the cool part of the day and place stems promptly in clean water. Remove foliage below the waterline.
• Seasonal care: Flowering and vigor depend on climate, planting date, and care. Use local guidance rather than expecting identical performance everywhere.

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Ways to Use Cosmos Candy Stripe

• Cutting gardens: Grow a dedicated patch for fresh bouquets through the flowering season.
• Cottage-style borders: Let the delicate blooms soften the appearance of mixed flower beds.
• Color combinations: Pair white and rose-marked blooms with pink, purple, or contrasting flowers.
• Pollinator plantings: Combine cosmos with other locally suitable flowers to offer seasonal bloom diversity.
• Garden viewing: Place plants where their varied petal markings can be enjoyed up close.

Order Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds Today

Add cheerful white and rose-to-crimson blooms to your borders, cutting garden, and fresh bouquets.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Petal markings, colors, plant form, flowering time, and performance vary with individual plants and growing conditions. Images illustrate possible results.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location, protected from moisture and temperature extremes.
• Planting Zones: Grow as a warm-season annual according to local frost dates and planting guidance. Check local climate suitability before sowing.

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