Cosmos Rubenza

Description

Botanical Interests Packet

Deeply colored 3″ blooms are beauteous in contrast when paired with white flowers and silver-foliage plants. A Fleuroselect Novelty award winner, this cosmos is a real standout in the garden or a vase, and butterflies love them, too. Blooms start out red-wine colored and turn to dusky rose as they age. Growing cosmos is an easy way to add color to your garden, as they require little attention and are drought tolerant.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 30

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Cosmos (Learn more)

Native: Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24″–32″ tall, about 28″ wide

Variety Info: Flowers up to 3″ start out deep wine-red, turning to rose as they age.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

MPN: 1246