2000 seeds Red Cosmos Seeds Bipinnatus Easy to grow flower Asteraceae Plant Seeds - Grower’s Guide

These 2000 red cosmos seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus) produce vibrant, daisy-like flowers that bloom from summer through fall. Easy to grow from seed, cosmos thrive in poor soil and full sun—perfect for cottage gardens, cut flower beds, and attracting butterflies. Sow directly after last frost.

Red cosmos bring that effortless, wildflower charm to any garden—tall stems swaying with deep crimson blooms against feathery green foliage. With 2000 seeds, you can scatter generously across a meadow patch or fill multiple raised beds. They ask for little and give back all season long.

Key Benefits

• 2000 seeds for mass plantings or multiple seasons
• Deep red daisy-like blooms, 7–10 cm (3–4 in) wide
• Blooms summer through first frost
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects
• Excellent cut flower—lasts 7+ days in vase
• Thrives in poor soil; no fertilizer needed

How to Grow

1. Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early
2. Press seeds lightly into soil surface; needs light to germinate
3. Space 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart
4. Water sparingly—cosmos prefer drier conditions
5. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering season

Specifications

Quantity: 2000 seeds. Variety: Cosmos bipinnatus (Red). Type: Annual. Days to bloom: 60–90 from seed. Mature height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft). Sun: Full sun. Soil: Average to poor, well-drained.

What's Included

• 1 seed packet (2000 red cosmos seeds)
• Grower's guide with planting tips

Care & Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place. Cosmos self-seed freely—let some flowers go to seed for volunteer plants next year. Stake tall varieties in windy locations.

Key Terms

• Cosmos bipinnatus — Annual flower native to Mexico; feathery foliage with daisy-like blooms
• Deadheading — Removing spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
• Self-seeding — Plants that drop seeds and return the following year without replanting

A bucket of cosmos on the kitchen table—those deep red petals catching afternoon light through the window.