Garden Cosmos 'Carpet mix'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Carpet mix is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.6 and 7.8 as Carpet mix is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Carpet mix is a half hardy plant.

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

¹ Latin Dictionary