Plant name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'cupcake'
Category: Annuals
Plant family: Cosmos
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Loam, sand, clay, chalk; acid, alkaline, neutral; moist but well-drained
Size:
- 0.9-1.2 metres height
- 0.3-0.6 metres spread
Flowering month: July - Oct
Description:
This is a unique form of Cosmos where the usual daisy-like petals are fused together to create a delicate, frilly-edged, papery cup; some single and others double, with an extra tier of fluffy inner petals.
Care:
Easy to grow, water regularly but do not over-water.
