Cosmos bipinnatus Fizzy Pink Dark Centre | Tall Cosmos | Cosmos Seeds

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Fizzy Pink Dark Centre' is a beautiful tall cosmos variety producing elegant semi-double pink flowers with a striking dark centre. The delicate petals and contrasting centre create a dramatic yet romantic look that fits perfectly in cottage gardens and summer flower beds.

The tall plants reach around 100 cm in height and produce long, graceful stems that sway beautifully in the wind. Thanks to its strong stems and long-lasting blooms, this variety is excellent for cut flowers and fresh bouquets.

Cosmos is a very easy-to-grow annual, thriving in sunny locations and well-drained soil. Regular removal of spent flowers encourages continuous blooming from early summer until the first autumn frosts.

This variety is perfect for flower borders, naturalistic plantings, and cutting gardens, and it also attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

• Botanical name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Variety: ‘Double Click Cranberries’
• Common name: Cosmos, Mexican Aster
• Type: Half-hardy annual
• Height: 60–100 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Flowers: Carmine-red, double to semi-double
• Blooming period: July–September
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Light, well-drained, sandy soil
• Vase life: ~7 days
• Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Flower type: Semi-double
• Flower colour: Pink with dark centre
• Exposure: Full sun

How to Grow Cosmos 

Sowing:

- Indoor sowing: March – May
- Direct sowing outdoors: April – May

• Transplant Method (Recommended):

  • Sow seeds indoors 5-7 weeks before transplanting out after the last frost.
  • Use 50-cell plug trays or preferred seed-starting containers.
  • Cover seeds lightly and keep at 20-22°C for germination (7-10 days).
  • Harden off and transplant once the risk of frost has passed.

• Direct Sowing:

  • Sow directly outdoors after the last frost when soil temperature is above 16°).
  • Lightly cover the seeds and keep the soil moist until seedlings establish.

Care Tips:

• Pinch young plants to encourage branching.
• Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooming.
• Tall varieties may require staking for wind protection.
• Water moderately – cosmos thrive in well-drained soil and do not require excessive watering.

Why Grow Cosmos Fizzy Pink Dark Centre

✔ Elegant pink flowers with dramatic dark centre
✔ Tall plants perfect for borders and cutting gardens
✔ Excellent cut flower with long stems
✔ Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
✔ Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies