Garden Cosmos 'Sonata Pink'

Cosmos bipinnatus

How to grow Garden Cosmos 'Sonata Pink'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Sonata Pink is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. Sonata Pink needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 8.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Sonata Pink from seed

Sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sonata Pink about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sonata Pink

Sonata Pink is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Sonata Pink

Garden Cosmos Sonata Pink Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin bipinnatus meaning “staunch” or “like two small wings”.1

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