West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Bright Lights)
West Coast Seeds (Bright Lights)
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C. sulphureus. The intense dazzling yellow to reddish orange single flowers on this striking species Cosmos attracts bumblebees, birds, and beneficial insects, and looks terrific in a cut flower bouquet. Plant Bright Lights cosmos seeds in full sun. It's easy to grow in a variety of soils - tend towards the dry side. Its natural drought tolerance makes it a good candidate for xeriscaping. Plants grow to about 1m (3') tall, for the middle or front of a mixed border. Mix Bright Lights with dark blue and purple flowers like Blue Boy Centaurea or Rocket Larkspur Delphiniums for eye-catching contrast.
| Latin Name |
Cosmos bipinnatus & C. sulfureus |
| Difficulty |
Very easy |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Timing |
Direct sow after the last frost date. Several sowings will result in a very long bloom period. Cosmos can also be started indoors in late winter for transplanting after last frost, once daytime temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Seeds will sprout in 3-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 21-25°C (70-75°F). |
| Starting |
Sow seeds very shallowly only a few millimetres (1/8″) deep. Thin or transplant to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart. |
| Growing |
Most varieties can get quite tall, and in exposed or windy gardens can benefit from staking or trellis netting laid horizontally over the bed for the stems to grow through before blooming. Deadhead and cut for bouquets regularly to extend the bloom period. |
