Add elegance and romance to your garden with Apricotta Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) – a stunning variety known for its soft apricot-pink petals with rose-lavender undertones and golden centers. This dreamy annual produces abundant, lightly ruffled blooms that are excellent for cut flower arrangements and irresistible to bees and butterflies. Apricotta Cosmos thrive in most climates, require minimal care, and continuously bloom from early summer until frost. They are perfect for cut flower beds, cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. ? Botanical Info: Common Name: Apricotta Cosmos Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus Type: Annual Bloom Color: Apricot to blush pink Plant Height: 30–40 inches Spread: 12–18 inches Bloom Period: Summer to frost Light Requirement: Full sun USDA Hardiness Zones (for reseeding): 2–11 Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects Growth Habit: Upright, airy stems with fern-like foliage ? How to Grow from Seeds: When to Plant: Sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks early. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–70F (18–21C). Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12–18 inches apart. Sun Soil: Prefers full sun and average to poor soil. Avoid over-fertilizing for best bloom production. Watering: Water moderately. Once established, Cosmos are drought-tolerant. ? Growing Tips: Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooming. Support tall plants in windy areas with light staking. Ideal for succession sowing every 3–4 weeks for a longer bloom window. Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, making it an excellent companion in vegetable gardens.