Garden Cosmos 'Cranberry'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cranberry is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.6 and 7.8 is ideal for Cranberry as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Garden Cosmos plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

As Cranberry is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

¹ Latin Dictionary