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.
Guaranteed Availability
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!