McKenzie Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds

Cosmos Candy Stripe produces airy, daisy-like flowers with ice white petals boldly splashed and bordered with crimson and bright yellow centres; easy-to-grow annuals that attract butterflies and pollinators while adding cheerful colour to beds, borders, and cut-flower gardens.

Why you’ll love it:

• Striking white and crimson striped blooms add eye-catching colour
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Easy to grow and maintain in a variety of garden settings
• Excellent cut flowers for bouquets and garden accents

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Plant Type: Annual flower
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Average; ~2.5–5 cm (1–2") per week
• Germination: 5–14 days
• Days to Maturity: ~75–90 days to bloom
• Height: ~60–90 cm (24–36")

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: ~60–70 seeds
• Special Characteristics: White and crimson striped blooms; pollinator friendly

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier; provide full sun and well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Ideal for colourful garden beds, borders, and fresh cut flowers.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.