Cosmos Dwarf Ladybird Orange or Cosmos Sulphureus is an annual wildflower native to Central America.Cosmos Dwarf Ladybird Orange is one of the easiest plants to grow from seeds, and this cosmos is also known as Klondike Cosmos. The compact growing Ladybird Cosmos grows only 12-24 inches tall producing masses of showy, medium-sized, semi-double, deep orange flowers. Cosmos Ladybird blooms over a long period of time all summer through fall, and the dazzling orange flowers is eye-catching and attractive to bees and butterflies.
Cosmos Dwarf Ladybird Orange is a popular plant for gardens and butterfly gardens. It is easy to grow and is tolerant of poor soils. It does best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but benefits from regular watering during extended periods of dry weather. The plant can self-seed, and the seedlings
Soil:
The plant does best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but benefits from regular watering during extended periods of dry weather.
Water:
It is drought-tolerant, but benefits from regular watering during extended periods of dry weather.
Sun:
The plant does best in full sun.
Pests and Diseases:
The plant is relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
Propagation:
The plant can self-seed, and the seedlings can be transplanted to other areas.
Season:
The plant blooms from mid-summer to fall.
Space:
Cosmos bipinnatus typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm (12-24 in).
Hilly Area:
Sow from March to May.
Plain Area:
Sow from Febraury to August.