'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' Cosmos bipinnatus, a classic cottage garden plant, transforms any garden space into a stunning floral display. This Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner in Europe captivates with its extraordinary petal formation, where each petal curves up and inward, mimicking a delicate chalice. The variety of blooms ranges from pale lavender through soft pinks to creamy whites, evolving in hue as they mature, ensuring a vibrant, ever-changing display in your garden.
Ideal for midsummer planting in most climates, 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' features flowers on long, wiry stems that are perfect for vase arrangements , bringing the beauty of your garden indoors. As a beloved pollinator attractant, this Cosmos bipinnatus variety invites butterflies to your garden, enhancing biodiversity and garden health. The flowers are predominantly cup-shaped, featuring frilly yellow centers surrounded by a pinwheel pattern of petals, presenting a visual feast of soft colors and intricate textures.
This Cosmos bipinnatus variety thrives in well-drained, rich soil and full sunlight, reaching up to 4 feet tall and spreading approximately 2 feet. It's remarkably resilient in hot, dry, and even poor soil conditions, making it a robust choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet spectacular flowering plants. Additionally, 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' performs excellently in the vegetable garden, repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects to aid in the growth and bloom of your vegetables.
The origin story of 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix' is as enchanting as the plant itself. It was discovered by chance in a California garden and refined over several years in England. Now, Park Seed is proud to bring this unique variety back to its native roots, offering it for sale to enhance your native garden spaces.
For those eager to start their blooms early, sow the seeds indoors using a Bio Dome or seed flats a few weeks before the last frost, ensuring all danger of frost has passed. This drought-tolerant and flowering plant, which can grow to be several feet tall, is a centerpiece in both garden and vase, thriving even under strong winds. With 'Cupcakes and Saucers Mix', experience the joy of gardening with an easy-to-grow Cosmos bipinnatus that will truly transform your landscape.
