Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee
€4.35
Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee from Thompson & Morgan is a delightful and compact variety of Cosmos that adds a pop of colour and charm to any garden. Featuring delicate, feathery foliage and stunning, bi-coloured blooms, this dwarf variety produces purple and white flowers with a subtle picotee edge that gives a beautiful contrast. The flowers stand tall on sturdy stems, making them an ideal choice for container gardening, hanging baskets, or the front of borders.
Perfect for gardeners with smaller spaces, Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee is a versatile plant that brings a touch of elegance and vibrancy to any garden. It’s also a great option for cut flowers, as the blooms last well when cut and are ideal for creating stunning floral arrangements.
Sowing Instructions:
Sow Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee seeds indoors in early spring (March to April) or directly outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. For indoor sowing, use trays or pots filled with seed compost, and lightly press the seeds into the surface of the compost. Cover them very lightly with compost or a fine layer of vermiculite, as Cosmos seeds require light to germinate. Keep the seeds in a warm, bright location (around 18-21°C) to encourage germination, which usually occurs within 7-14 days.
Once the seedlings have grown large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots and harden them off gradually over 7-10 days. After the risk of frost has passed, transplant the young plants into their final position, spacing them 25-30 cm apart to allow for their mature size.
Growing Tips:
Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. For optimal growth, plant in soil enriched with organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. These plants are fairly drought-tolerant once established but will produce the best blooms with regular watering, especially during dry spells. If growing in containers, ensure the pot has proper drainage and use a high-quality potting compost.
To encourage a bushier plant and more blooms, pinch out the tips of the young plants once they are around 15 cm tall. Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering and maintain the plant’s tidy appearance. Cosmos can grow quite tall, but this dwarf variety remains compact, making it ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening.
Flowering and Maintenance:
Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee produces a profusion of blooms from summer through to autumn. The striking purple and white flowers, with their ruffled edges, will brighten any garden and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. These plants are known for their long-lasting flowers, which also make excellent additions to floral arrangements.
For longer-lasting blooms, deadhead the flowers as they fade, and trim back any leggy or untidy growth. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowers and maintain a neat, compact form.
Hardiness:
This variety of Cosmos is treated as an annual in cooler climates, meaning it will complete its life cycle in one growing season. In warmer climates, it may reseed itself and grow back the following year, though it is often grown as a summer annual. If you live in an area with frost, it is best to grow Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee as an annual and plant new seeds each spring.
With its vibrant flowers, compact size, and easy-care nature, Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee is the perfect addition to gardens, patios, and balconies. Whether used to brighten a flower bed, enhance a container display, or create a stunning cut flower arrangement, this variety will bring beauty and cheer to your garden throughout the summer and autumn months.
Perfect for gardeners with smaller spaces, Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee is a versatile plant that brings a touch of elegance and vibrancy to any garden. It’s also a great option for cut flowers, as the blooms last well when cut and are ideal for creating stunning floral arrangements.
Sowing Instructions:
Sow Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee seeds indoors in early spring (March to April) or directly outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. For indoor sowing, use trays or pots filled with seed compost, and lightly press the seeds into the surface of the compost. Cover them very lightly with compost or a fine layer of vermiculite, as Cosmos seeds require light to germinate. Keep the seeds in a warm, bright location (around 18-21°C) to encourage germination, which usually occurs within 7-14 days.
Once the seedlings have grown large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots and harden them off gradually over 7-10 days. After the risk of frost has passed, transplant the young plants into their final position, spacing them 25-30 cm apart to allow for their mature size.
Growing Tips:
Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. For optimal growth, plant in soil enriched with organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. These plants are fairly drought-tolerant once established but will produce the best blooms with regular watering, especially during dry spells. If growing in containers, ensure the pot has proper drainage and use a high-quality potting compost.
To encourage a bushier plant and more blooms, pinch out the tips of the young plants once they are around 15 cm tall. Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering and maintain the plant’s tidy appearance. Cosmos can grow quite tall, but this dwarf variety remains compact, making it ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening.
Flowering and Maintenance:
Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee produces a profusion of blooms from summer through to autumn. The striking purple and white flowers, with their ruffled edges, will brighten any garden and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. These plants are known for their long-lasting flowers, which also make excellent additions to floral arrangements.
For longer-lasting blooms, deadhead the flowers as they fade, and trim back any leggy or untidy growth. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowers and maintain a neat, compact form.
Hardiness:
This variety of Cosmos is treated as an annual in cooler climates, meaning it will complete its life cycle in one growing season. In warmer climates, it may reseed itself and grow back the following year, though it is often grown as a summer annual. If you live in an area with frost, it is best to grow Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee as an annual and plant new seeds each spring.
With its vibrant flowers, compact size, and easy-care nature, Cosmos Bipinnatus Dwarf Purple Picotee is the perfect addition to gardens, patios, and balconies. Whether used to brighten a flower bed, enhance a container display, or create a stunning cut flower arrangement, this variety will bring beauty and cheer to your garden throughout the summer and autumn months.
