Cosmos Mandarin: A Cheerful and Bright Flower

• Cosmos Mandarin has deeply hued orange flowers that will stop anyone’s attention in any garden.
• The flowers are daisy-shaped and 3 inches across.
• They bloom abundantly in the spring and through the first frost, providing long-lasting beauty.
• The flowers gently dance on slender, tall stalks, providing subtle movement in the wind.
• Mammillaria gracilis supports same weather

• Mandarin cosmos prefers full sun. It requires at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day.
• It can tolerate poor soil but performs best in well-draining soil.
• It is also drought-tolerant and does beautifully in dry, hot weather.
• It likes moderate temperatures but doesn’t mind warm temperatures.

• Plant seeds directly in the ground after the final frost because the cosmos hates being transplanted.
• Space flowers 12 to 18 inches apart so that air can move around.
• Water them pretty often once they are established but not as frequently as young cosmos.
• Weak stems result from overwatering, so water sparingly and let the soil dry slightly between waterings.
• No overfeeding is necessary—too much fertilizer promotes more foliage and less bloom.
• Astrophytum Myriostigma can be a good companion

Cosmos Mandarin is Low-Maintenance and Pest-Resistant

• Cosmos Mandarin is a simple flower to grow and requires no elaborate care.
• It has pest and disease resistance due to its natural qualities, thus is extremely low maintenance.
• Deadheading (removing faded flowers) promotes ongoing blooming.
• It self-seeds, i.e., flowers the following year without re-planting.

• Cosmos Mandarin is ideal for borders, beds, and wildflower meadows.
• It’s lovely in pots and containers, adding a splash of color to balconies and patios.
• Its flowers welcome butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden to bloom.
• They make gorgeous cut flowers in bouquets.