How to Grow Cosmos Sensation Mix
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix'
Your complete guide to growing Cosmos Sensation Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Cosmos Sensation Mix
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Cosmos Sensation Mix
✓ Good companions
Similar care requirements and attracts beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Repels moths and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and attract beneficial predators
Provide beneficial insect habitat and attract pollinators
Attracts hover flies and parasitic wasps that control aphids
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects, similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including cosmos
Allelopathic properties can inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
Create excessive shade that reduces cosmos flowering and growth
