How to Grow Sensation Mix
Cosmos bipinnatus
Your complete guide to growing Sensation Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sensation Mix
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| 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 Sensation Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly affect cosmos
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing vertical structure and contrast
Repels aphids, moths, and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from cosmos
Provide natural support structure and attract pollinators and beneficial birds
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for natural pest control
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects while providing complementary colors and bloom times
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits cosmos growth and can cause stunting or death
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth and development of cosmos
Create excessive shade that reduces flowering and causes leggy, weak growth in sun-loving cosmos
