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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dwarf Sensation White'
A slightly smaller form of white cosmos, just like our bestselling 'Purity' but bred to be ideal for pots. More
| 100 seeds 030149 | £2.25 |
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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 | Cutting Garden |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover in mid spring and plant out after last frosts, or direct sow early May. Grow seedlings on in individual pots or modules until large enough to plant out. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before transplanting into the garden after all risk of frost has passed. |
| Care Tips | Pinch out tips at 15-20cm to encourage bushier plants. Stake and tie Cosmos plants if necessary during the growing season, water regularly and dead-head to prolong the flowering season. |
| 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 |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dwarf Sensation White' reviews
Average based on 11 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
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. Posted 6th June 2018 |
Poor germination
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. Posted 10th July 2017 |
Poor germination
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. Posted 10th July 2017 |
Didn't germinate
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. Posted 17th July 2017 |
cosmos purity
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. |
