Cosmos Antiquity
(Cosmos bipinnatus)
Why we love this flower:
Uses: Cut flower, cottage garden bloomer, pollinator attractor
Cosmos Antiquity is a painters dream, its velvety blooms open in deep wine-red and gradually fade through rose, mauve, and soft blush as they age. Each petal seems kissed by sunlight, offering a natural effect that brings old-world warmth to borders and bouquets. The airy foliage and long stems make it as graceful in the garden as it is in arrangements.
PLANT DETAILS
Cosmos Antiquity (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Flower Facts
Zones: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer - Frost
Height: 24 - 36 in
Spread: 12 - 18 in
Cut Flower: Long stems, excellent vase life
Attraction: Bees, butterflies
Resistance: Heat, drought
Planting Instructions
Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks early
Sow in deep in warm soil (70F ideal)
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Thin to 12 - 18 in apart
Growing Tips
Full sun
Average, well-drained soil
Water sparingly; over fertilizing reduces blooms
Deadhead often for continuous flowering
Why Grow Cosmos Antiquity
Antiquity brings timeless romance to gardens and bouquets alike, its rich color shifts creating a painterly effect that glows from summer through fall.
