LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Soft pastel blooms
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Flowering plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
24–36 inches
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Low
HARDINESS ZONES
2–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
12–18 inches
PLANTING DEPTH
¼ inch
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Peach Cosmos be planted for a romantic cottage garden look?
Can Peach Cosmos be planted for a romantic cottage garden look?
Yes. Its soft peach blooms and airy foliage blend beautifully with cottage gardens, creating a gentle, pastel-colored display.
Do Peach Cosmos flowers move gracefully in the breeze?
Do Peach Cosmos flowers move gracefully in the breeze?
Yes. Their slender stems and delicate daisy-like flowers sway naturally, adding movement and texture to garden borders.
Can Peach Cosmos be paired with lavender and white flowers?
Can Peach Cosmos be paired with lavender and white flowers?
Yes. The soft peach blooms complement lavender, white, and pale pink flowers, creating harmonious garden color combinations.
Will pinching young plants encourage fuller growth?
Will pinching young plants encourage fuller growth?
Yes. Pinching the growing tips when plants are young promotes branching and results in bushier plants with more flowering stems.
Can Peach Cosmos reseed naturally in suitable conditions?
Can Peach Cosmos reseed naturally in suitable conditions?
Yes. If some flowers are left to mature and set seed, new seedlings may appear naturally in the following growing season.
Do Peach Cosmos flowers attract butterflies and bees?
Do Peach Cosmos flowers attract butterflies and bees?
Yes. Their nectar-rich blooms are popular with butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season.