Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dwarf Sensation White'

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A slightly smaller form of white cosmos, just like our bestselling 'Purity' but bred to be ideal for pots. More
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A slightly smaller form of white cosmos, just like our bestselling 'Purity' but bred to be ideal for pots.

Genus Cosmos
Group/Species bipinnatus
Variety Dwarf Sensation White
Type Half-Hardy Annual
Common Name Cosmos
Border Position Middle
Soil Type Chalky, Neutral
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained
Height 60cm (24in)
Spacing 30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Sow under cover March-April, or direct sow in May.
Care Tips Pinch out tips to encourage bushier plants. This is a perfect variety for growing in container pots.
Flowering June - October, 12-14 weeks from spring sowing
Vase Life 7-10 days, no conditioning needed. Pick fresh straight into water, just as the buds are about to bloom, and do not pick in the heat of the day. Deadhead the main blooms that are drooping and going over after about a week. Place out of direct sunlight.
Harvesting Deadhead regularly.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dwarf Sensation White' reviews

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Reviewed 20th April 2020 by Janet

Planted seeds at the weekend they have not Shooted yet

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Judith

Flowering well, pleased with them

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Lesley

Good Strong Growth giving a lovely Summer Feature Pot.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Wendy

Gorgeous in pots and borders.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Caroline

Fast delivery and good germination of seeds

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine

Poor strike rate, 1/15 seeds .

Poor germination

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Reviewed 24th May 2018 by Jacqueline Peppiatt

Unlike all other cosmos, Dwarf sensation does not germinate well. Only five seedlings have emerged and they look very weak. I am disappointed because the low height of this cosmos would have been very useful.

Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:

"Hello Jacqueline, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your cosmos did not germinate well, and fully understand your disappointment.
I believe our Customer Service Team have been in touch regarding this matter, and hope that the outcome was satisfactory.
Best regards,
The Sarah Raven Team"

Posted 6th June 2018
Poor germination

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Reviewed 9th July 2017 by Susan Taheri

I don't usually have problems growing cosmos but both sowings of this cosmos had poor germination this year (compared to my favourite Antiquity). Maybe I was just unlucky. Really disappointed as it looks beautiful and a dwarf white cosmos really appealed.

Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:

"Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to hear that your seeds have not performed well. Please do contact our Customer Service Team who will be more than happy to assist you in this matter."

Posted 10th July 2017
Poor germination

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Reviewed 8th July 2017 by Alison

Only 3 out of 20 seeds germinated at my first attempt and none out of twenty on the second. None of the 3 surviving plants has yet flowered. This is very unusual for Sarah Raven seeds which I have had no problems with before.

Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:

"Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to hear your seeds have not performed well for you. Please do get in touch with our Customer Service Team who will be more than happy to assist you in this matter."

Posted 10th July 2017
Didn't germinate

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Reviewed 30th June 2017 by Janet Walls

Very disappointed with these, not a single seed germinated from two separate sowings, suspect old seed.

Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:

"Thank you for yoru feedback.

We are sorry to hear that your seeds did not germinate, and understand your disappointment.
Please do contact our Customer Service Team on 0345 092 0283 or at info@sarahraven.com and they will be more than happy to look into, and discuss this matter further if you wish.

Kind regards,
The Sarah Raven Team"

Posted 17th July 2017
cosmos purity

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Reviewed 14th September 2016 by jinx

Excellent germination and growing on to be beautiful flowers and foliage for cutting and creating bulk in a border. Highly recommend.

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