Mature Height: 10 - 12 inches
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 inches
Other Names: Sulphur Cosmos, Mexican Aster
Description:
Cosmos sulphureus 'Mandarin Orange'
A vibrant, compact annual featuring brilliant mandarin-orange, semi-double blooms above delicate green foliage. 'Mandarin Orange' thrives in full sun, producing an abundance of cheerful flowers throughout summer and into fall. Its naturally bushy habit and excellent heat tolerance make it a beautiful choice for garden borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
Jess' Notes:
Smaller than a traditional bipinnatus cosmos, so works well if you want a similar flower in a smaller space. Moderate deadheading, but because this is a native variety, leave some seed heads for the birds! Avoid over fertilizing, as it will encourage too much foliar growth and hinder flower production.
Protection Information: NA
Flowering Only License, Propagation is Prohibited
Photo Courtesy of Ball Seed