{"product_id":"cupcake-cosmos-mix-co0225","title":"Cupcake Cosmos Seeds Mix, Blush Pink and White, Cups and Saucers, Double Pom Pom Blooms, Cottage Garden Annual, All Zones, CO0225","description":"Meet the most whimsical bloom in the cosmos family! Cupcake Cosmos. Unlike traditional single-petaled cosmos, Cupcake varieties produce fully double, dome-shaped blooms so densely packed with ruffled petals they genuinely resemble a frosted cupcake fresh from the bakery. This dreamy blush and white mix brings a soft, romantic palette to any garden space. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the highlands of Mexico, cosmos have graced gardens for centuries, but the Cupcake series takes this beloved cottage garden staple to an entirely new level of charm. Each stem produces multiple blooms atop delicate, feathery foliage that sways gracefully in the breeze, making them as beautiful in motion as they are in a vase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Cupcake Cosmos special:\u003cbr\u003eFully double pompom blooms, densely packed ruffled tubular petals forming a perfect rounded dome, soft blush pink and white colorway, compact 18-24 inch plants perfect for borders and containers, exceptional cut flower lasting well in arrangements, continuous bloomer from summer through frost when deadheaded regularly, irresistible to bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing information:\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow seeds on the surface of moist well-draining soil after last frost. \u003cbr\u003eCosmos seeds need light to germinate and should not be buried. Germination occurs in 7-21 days at 65-75°F. \u003cbr\u003eCosmos actually prefer poor to average soil, rich soil encourages foliage over flowers. \u003cbr\u003eFull sun, minimum 6 hours daily. \u003cbr\u003eDays to bloom: approximately 60-90 days from seed. \u003cbr\u003eGrown as annual in all zones 1-13. May overwinter in frost-free zones 9-13.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the vase:\u003cbr\u003eCupcake Cosmos are exceptional cut flowers. Harvest when blooms are just opening for longest vase life. Their airy stems and romantic double blooms pair beautifully with almost any other cut flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the garden:\u003cbr\u003ePlant in drifts for maximum impact. Their compact habit makes them ideal for front to mid border placement, container gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming through frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe combine shipping on all orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like and orders over $35 ship for free to the US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our seeds undergo vigorous germination testing to meet or exceed industry standards for viability","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508659970411,"sku":"CO0225","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_cb78e54d-7dd6-4e00-a24f-795341eb3d2d.png?v=1783737016","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/cupcake-cosmos-mix-co0225","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}