Cosmos "Xanthos", 400 Seeds

Cosmos Bipinnatus

Price
$90.00
Planters Dozen Discount

Like a good ol'-fashioned baker's dozen! If you have 12 or more quantity in your cart, we'll throw in a FREE seed pack of your choice. 24 or more, you get a 2nd FREE! And so on... Let us know which seeds you'd like in the remarks section at check-out.

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We sell out of stock on nearly all of our flower seeds each shipping season, especially those that are unique varieties or popular colors.

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Cosmos Xanthos

(Cosmos bipinnatus)

Why we love this flower:

Uses: Cut flower, pastel border highlight, pollinator attractor

The worlds first soft-yellow cosmos,Cosmos Xanthos brings creamy lemon tones to summer gardens. Compact and early-flowering, its gentle hue pairs beautifully with blues, whites, and pinks in borders and bouquets. Ideal for warm climates, it provides months of color and elegance.

PLANT DETAILS

Cosmos Xanthos (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Flower Facts

Zones: Annual

Bloom Time: Summer - Frost

Height: 20 - 24 in

Spread: 12 - 18 in

Cut Flower: Long stems, delicate pastel color

Attraction: Bees, butterflies

Resistance: Drought, heat tolerant

Planting Instructions

Direct sow after frost or start indoors 4 weeks early

Sow in deep in loose, well-drained soil

Germination: 7 - 10 days

Space 12 - 18 in apart

Growing Tips

Full sun

Poor to average soil; minimal fertilizer

Water sparingly

Harvest blooms often to prolong flowering

Why Grow Cosmos Xanthos

Xanthos adds rare yellow tones to the cosmos family perfect for soft, romantic plantings and pastel-themed bouquets.

Sharing the Smiles

Jean L.

Naturopathic Physician

I planted 200 cosmos in 3 shades of pinks with some white. Can't wait for Summer!

Joyce Campbell

5th Grade Teacher

Exceptional packaging and fast shipping. Just what I was looking for.

Mona C.

graphic design

Love the site and all the flowers. My deck is going to be filled with pots of color!

Carolyn Parker

Realtor

Love the gift bag of seeds for my clients at closing. Terrific idea!

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