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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Picotee'

Family Compositae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The annual Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Picotee' (common cosmos) yields showy, edged white and medium magenta and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid autumn. This plant is upright and has matte and fine textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Picotee' tolerates drought. This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.