Cosmos Rubenza Seeds
Tender Annual
Description
Cosmos bipinnatus
Cranberry but in cosmos form. These blooms have a muted tone that give it a velvet look. Cosmos are easy to grow - you can direct seed or start them indoors and plant them out as seedlings. Keep them blooming all season long with a little deadheading.
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$ 5.95 - Regular price
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Available January 19, 2026 pending germination testing.
Planting Instructions
SOWING:
Transplant: Sow indoors 5-7 weeks before planting out. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seed - Sow after last frost, once soil temperature is above 60°F (16°C), covering seeds lightly.
Germination Requirements: Cover seeds lightly
Days to Germination: Germination in 7-10 days at 68-72°F
GROWING:
Light Preference: Full sun
Plant Height: 40 to 50 inches
Plant Spacing: 6 to 12 inches; Wider spacing creates stronger, thicker stems and delays disease (e.g. powdery mildew) issues
Pinching: Yes, pinch at 8-12” to encourage branching
Flower Support: Strongly recommended
Days to Bloom: 90-100 days
HARVEST AND VASE LIFE:
Yield: 7-15 stems
Harvest Fresh: Harvest when buds are just cracking, but haven’t fully opened. Deadheading is required to have blooms all summer.
Expected Vase Life: Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.
USES:
Cut Flower, Beds/Containers/Mass Plantings, and Beneficial Insect Plantings
Shipping Information
Seeds are shipped via USPS. Any orders placed after 12pm on Friday or over the weekend will be filled the following week. Please allow 2-3 business days for your seed order to be processed.
We do not ship internationally.

Cosmos Rubenza Seeds
- Regular price
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$ 5.95 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$ 5.95

