Garden Cosmos 'Rubenza'

Cosmos bipinnatus

How to grow Garden Cosmos 'Rubenza'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rubenza is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Rubenza from seed

Sow at 20°C in April/May for garden.
80-90 days from sowing to flowering.
Grow at 20°C.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Rubenza

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

Harvesting Rubenza

Rubenza Patent Information

Breeder: Van Hemert & Co
Entry number: 33/07
Protection Period: 8 years
Expiry Date: 2015-12-31