Daisy-like cosmos flowers are easy-to-grow and versatile annuals. They can be used to plug gaps in borders, grown as a feature in their own right or as part of a container display. The flowers attract a variety of bees, butterflies and hoverflies, and also make a good cut flower.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pink Popsocks' is a compact annual with marshmallow-pink flowers in three types – single, anemone-type and double pompons. It's excellent for cutting and makes a very attractive pot plant for summer flowering in a cold greenhouse.
For best results grow Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pink Popsocks' in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat-flowering.
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Cosmos ‘Pink popsocks’ and wildlife
Cosmos ‘Pink popsocks’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Cosmos ‘Pink popsocks’ poisonous?
Cosmos ‘Pink popsocks’ has no toxic effects reported.
