Description
Whimsical Crimson & White Blooms — A Cottage Garden Showstopper
If you want a flower that looks like it was painted by hand, Cosmos 'Candy Stripe' is it. Each bloom is a unique work of art — white petals splashed, streaked, and edged with vivid crimson and rose in endlessly varied patterns, so no two flowers are ever quite the same. Airy, graceful, and incredibly easy to grow, 'Candy Stripe' brings a playful, romantic energy to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and wildflower borders from midsummer through frost. And like all cosmos, it practically grows itself.
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is one of the most rewarding annuals you can grow — direct sow, stand back, and watch it bloom. Its feathery, fine-textured foliage and daisy-like flowers on long, wiry stems create a light, airy effect that softens borders and fills vases with effortless elegance. 'Candy Stripe' adds the extra drama of its striking bicolor patterning to all of that.
Why You'll Love It
- Unique bicolor blooms — every flower is different; white petals streaked and edged with crimson and rose for a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind look
- Incredibly easy to grow — direct sow, minimal care; thrives in poor soil and actually blooms better with less fertilizer
- Exceptional cut flower — long, wiry stems and delicate blooms make it a natural in fresh bouquets and cottage-style arrangements
- Pollinator magnet — butterflies and bees flock to cosmos throughout the season
- Long blooming season — flowers continuously from midsummer through the first hard frost
- Non-GMO & open-pollinated — save seeds year after year for a self-renewing garden
Growing Tips
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost in a full-sun location — cosmos does not like to be transplanted and thrives when direct sown. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and thin to 12–18 inches apart. Cosmos prefers lean, well-drained soil — avoid rich or heavily fertilized soil, which promotes lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Water until established, then water sparingly; cosmos is drought-tolerant once growing. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming, or allow some flowers to go to seed for self-sowing next year. Succession sow every 3–4 weeks for a continuous supply of cut flowers through the season.
A garden classic that earns its place every single year — beautiful, effortless, and endlessly generous.
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