Fandango Cosmos is a vibrant summer-to-fall bloomer that brings continuous color to gardens with minimal fuss. This cultivar of Cosmos bipinnatus grows to a neat 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide, flowering reliably from seed to bloom in 56 to 84 days. It thrives in full sun and tolerates drought once established, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance color through the warm months and into fall.
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36in H x 24in W
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Fandango Cosmos produces abundant blooms from June through November, delivering months of continuous color without demanding rich soil or constant watering. The plant's drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators make it equally at home in a casual cottage garden or a carefully designed landscape. Its compact mature size and relatively quick time to flowering mean you'll be enjoying blooms well before summer ends.
Fandango Cosmos is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden beds, borders, and containers. Its long blooming season and prolific flowering habit make it valuable for cut flower arrangements and for attracting pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Start seeds indoors in pots 4 to 5 weeks before your last spring frost, maintaining temperatures around 60 to 75°F for best germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost when the soil has warmed and danger of frost has passed.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost date.
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