Cosmos bipinnatus 'Double Click Bicolor Pink White' is an enchanting sight that adds a romantic, airy touch to any garden. This award-winning variety from the Double Click series produces lush, fully double and semi-double flowers with a unique color gradient from deep pink centers to soft white edges.
Features and Appearance
This cosmos reaches an impressive height of 90 to 110 cm. The flowers, which can reach a width of up to 7 cm, resemble small pompoms that dance gracefully on sturdy stems above the finely feathered, fern-like foliage. Each flower is unique; the ratio of pink to white varies, creating a lively and playful effect in the border.
Growing Guide: From Seed to Flowering
The 'Double Click Bicolor' is an easy grower that produces quick results:
- Pre-sowing (March-April): Sow indoors in trays at a temperature of approx. 20°C.
- Sowing outdoors (May-June): Sow directly in the open ground as soon as the risk of night frost has completely passed.
- Location: Plant them in a sunny spot (at least 6 hours of sun) in well-drained soil.
- Topping: Pinch out the growing tip when the plant is about 30cm tall to encourage bushy growth with more flower stems.
Care and Maintenance
- Flowering period: Enjoy continuous flowering from July until the first frost.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly; this forces the plant to continue producing new buds instead of putting energy into seed production.
- Soil: Cosmos is undemanding and thrives even in poorer soil, often resulting in more flowers and less foliage.
Perfect for the Pick-a-Pick Garden
This variety is a favorite for bouquets and even bridal work because of its long, strong stems and excellent vase life (up to 10 days). In the garden, it's a magnet for bees and butterflies, which love the abundance of nectar.
Combination tip: For a spectacular colour contrast in your border, this two-tone variety works beautifully with the deep red
Double Click Cranberries .
