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What's in this Mix?
5 popular hybrid varieties of annual Cosmos bipinnatus:
- Cosmos "Dazzler", the true red cosmos, striking golden centers
- Cosmos "Gloria", big pink blooms with true red around the golden centers
- Cosmos "Pinkie", the classic big pink cosmos, golden centers
- Cosmos "Purity", pure white with glowing yellow centers
- Cosmos "Radiance", big deep pink to wine red flowers, flamed darker at the centers
No flower is easier to grow from seed, and no flower lights up mid-summer and fall like cosmos. In fact, when all your other flowers are fading, your cosmos just keep on blooming, right up until frost. It means non-stop color in the garden, and non-stop flowers for cutting.
This new mixture gives you a never-before possibility of planting a patch or a whole acre of cosmos color that won't grow over 5 feet tall. And what colors you'll have! Everything from pure white to pure pink to pure red, plus the popular new bi-colors in between. Plant this mix, and stand back for a huge blaze of bloom!
More about each cosmos: If you'd like more detail about all the cosmos included, click here to visit our cosmos listing page, and just scroll down to the cosmos. You'll find a full page of photos and info on each.
Plant Information
| Associated SKUs CBMXG |
CBMXQP (1/4 Pound) CBMXLB (1 Pound) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cosmos |
| Botanical Name | Cosmos bipinnatus |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Seed Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Ships As | Seed |
| Coverage | 1/4 LB covers 500 sq ft. 1 LB covers 2,000 sq ft. |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
| Advantages | Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers, Extended Blooms |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Non-GMO | Yes |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsCosmos Seed Mix
(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Low maintenance (8)
- Reliable growth (7)
- Vivid colors (7)
- Long bloom time (5)
- Accurate instructions (3)
Cons
- Colors not as expected (3)
Best Uses
- Large areas (6)
- Cut flowers (4)
- Border control (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Raised beds (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (5), Casual hobbyist (3), Getting started (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
For the New Gardner
I was introduced to Cosmos when I first ordered from American Meadows. I was very naive, timid, & not sure what I was doing. But I was so happy because Cosmos are...Read complete review
I was introduced to Cosmos when I first ordered from American Meadows. I was very naive, timid, & not sure what I was doing. But I was so happy because Cosmos are beautiful, tall, & very easy to grow. The more you cut them, the more they grow. They also last in a vase of water (with charcoal) for over a week. This is the one if you're new & the one if you want easy.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good if you want Mini Cosmos
The seeds germinated quickly although only the miniature variety of the seeds seemed to have bloomed so I was pretty disappointed since the seeds are suppose to be five different varieties. I should have...Read complete review
The seeds germinated quickly although only the miniature variety of the seeds seemed to have bloomed so I was pretty disappointed since the seeds are suppose to be five different varieties. I should have just went with the taller variety since I planted them in the back of the bed. I probably would not order these again or recommend unless you are looking for a shorter Cosmos.
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Easy to grow
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
these are one of my favorite, they last a long time and create a range of bright, beautiful colors.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Colors Not As Expected
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Beautiful cosmos that germinated well, filled the back of my garden with bright colors and just keep blooming. I did not end up with any of the red cosmos, but otherwise this is a wonderful mix.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
Cons
- Colors Not As Expected
Best Uses
- Border Control
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
The seeds germinated quickly although only the miniature variety of the seeds seemed to have bloomed so I was pretty disappointed since the seeds are suppose to be five different varieties. I should have just went with the taller variety since I planted them in the back of the bed. I probably would not order these again or recommend unless you are looking for a shorter Cosmos.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Cut Flowers
- Erosion Control
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Buy theses for the country house. Cannot take care of them during the week.
They perform far better than expected, a lot better than any store-bought seeds! The quality was very impressive. Germination rate was so high we didn't use all of it, all summer when I planted a tree or did any excavation I've throw some seeds on top of the earth. Event July seeded ones worked!
Will buy again!!!
Pros
- Absolutely Sturdy
- Gorgeous color
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Cut Flowers
- Large Areas
- Pretty Mixed With Flax
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
The Cosmos are sturdy and beautiful. We live in a dry area in Summer but have had a really wet season so I was concerned about too much water but these are truly beautiful in zone 4a.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Cut Flowers
- Erosion Control
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Beautiful and very big blooms on flowers.
Pros
- Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Cosmos are easy to grow and make a great filler. I have horrible clay soil and have a large area tilled up along a fence where I just toss out seed every spring and let it go. I do literally nothing else. The cosmos is just beginning to bloom in August (I'm not sure if that's normal, could be my bad soil), but the good thing about it is that the foliage is really pretty and fern like, so even when it's not in bloom, the green stalks are there waving in the breeze. I have it planted with Zinnias, mixed cornflower, larkspur and hollyhocks and it compliments these plants well.
Pros
- Fragrant
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Border Control
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
I used the flowers in a raised bed. They grow very tall 7ft.Many, many flowers. Vivid colors and a definite eye catcher. Very impressive to all that have seen them. I didn,t plant them until June and I have full blooming going into November and this is Cleveland Ohio. Came in the MIDWEST Wild Flower fall seed package. These definitely dominate.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Colors are not varied
- Colors Not As Expected
Best Uses
- Border Control
- Cut Flowers
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
Very easy to grow...I sprinkled them on the ground, covered them with 1/8" of soil, watered occassionally, and the seedlings started to sprout within 7-10 days. They are now 4 feet tall and the summer has been extremely hot with 54 days of no rain...very hardy! My only complaint is that the colors were all pink (in varying shades) and there is no white or red included in the mix. They are beautiful, however, and I'm still glad I planted them.
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Cosmos Seed Mix:
I was introduced to Cosmos when I first ordered from American Meadows. I was very naive, timid, & not sure what I was doing. But I was so happy because Cosmos are beautiful, tall, & very easy to grow. The more you cut them, the more they grow. They also last in a vase of water (with charcoal) for over a week. This is the one if you're new & the one if you want easy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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