Cosmos Double Click Bicolor Pink

Yes, Cosmos self-seed very readily. If you let the flowers mature and drop their seeds into the flower bed in the autumn, there is a high chance you will find new plants in the same spot next year. However, with bred double-flowered varieties (such as 'Double Click'), it may happen that the offspring in subsequent years will not have as full blooms as the original plant.

Yes! You can use the flowers to garnish salads, desserts, or drinks, adding a beautiful splash of color.

Cosmos prefers moderate watering. Young seedlings need regular moisture to establish roots well. However, once the mature plants are established, they are quite drought-tolerant. Water them less frequently but thoroughly, ideally at the roots, so that the leaves stay dry (this prevents mold).

The recommended spacing is 20 to 30 cm. This corresponds to roughly 6 to 9 plants per square meter. Maintaining this spacing is important for healthy growth – the plants will not shade each other as much, and air will circulate better between them, which helps prevent fungal diseases.

Yes, for the 'Double Click' variety, pinching back is absolutely crucial. Once the plants reach a height of approximately 30 cm and have several pairs of true leaves, cut off the central stem. This action forces the plant to branch out. Instead of one stem, you will get a bushy plant with many shoots, which significantly increases flower production. Without pinching, the plant might become leggy and bloom poorly.

Yes, support is highly recommended. This variety grows to a height of 60 to 120 cm, and its full, heavy flowers can cause the stems to bend, especially after rain or during stronger winds. It is best to use a support netting that the plants can grow through, or stakes with twine stretched around the flower bed to keep the plants upright.

Definitely yes, it is one of the best annuals for cutting. One plant can produce at least 12 stems suitable for bouquets. The flowers will last about a week in a vase if harvested at the right time—when the bud is opening, but the center is not yet fully exposed.

Unfortunately not. Cosmos have very delicate petals that fall off or lose their shape and color when dried. They are intended primarily for decoration in flower beds or as cut flowers for fresh bouquets.

Cosmos are very modest in this regard. They thrive best in well-draining, loamy, and relatively poor soil. Avoid over-fertilizing, especially with nitrogen-based fertilizers. If they receive too many nutrients, they will grow vigorously and produce lush green foliage, but will bloom very little or not at all. In this case, less is definitely more.

Cosmos plants love the sun. Choose a fully sunny location for them where they will bloom most abundantly. They can tolerate light partial shade, but in the shade, they tend to stretch toward the light and flower less. Also, remember that the location should be protected from strong wind, or you must provide support for the plants.

When young plants are emerging, be very careful about slugs and snails, for whom germinating Cosmos are a great delicacy. Later in the season, aphids may appear, feeding on the juicy stems and buds. Towards the end of the summer, powdery mildew (a white coating on the leaves) sometimes appears, which can be prevented by providing sufficient spacing between plants for good air circulation.

As the name suggests, this is a two-tone blend of pink shades. The flowers resemble cotton candy—you will find shades ranging from cool light pink to a warmer blush color. The blooms are double or semi-double and reach up to 6 cm in size.

You have two options depending on when you want the plants to bloom. For direct sowing into the flower bed, wait until May or June when the soil is already warmed up and there is no risk of frost. If you want a head start and earlier flowering, you can choose to start them indoors or in a greenhouse. Begin this in April, roughly 2 to 4 weeks before the planned outdoor planting. Place 1–2 seeds per cell or in a row and cover lightly with soil. Maintain a temperature between 18–22 °C and keep the substrate moist. Germination is very fast; the first seedlings usually appear in just 4 to 8 days.

The most common cause is over-fertilizing the soil with nitrogen or sowing too early without sufficient light. If you provide the plant with soil that is too nutrient-rich, it will invest energy into growing leaves and stems at the expense of flowers. Cosmos prefer 'hungrier' conditions. Another reason could be the lack of pinching back the stems when the plant was young.