Add vibrant color and cheerful blooms to your garden with Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos Seeds (Cosmos sulphureus). This compact flowering variety produces an abundance of fiery red-orange blooms with a bright golden center, creating a stunning display throughout the summer season.
Unlike taller cosmos varieties, Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos grows in a shorter, bushier form, making it perfect for containers, borders, flower beds, and small-space gardens. Its daisy-like flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators while providing continuous seasonal color.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this heat-loving annual is an excellent choice for beginners, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus
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Common Name: Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos, Orange Cosmos
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Plant Type: Annual Flower
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Bloom Color: Red-Orange to Fiery Scarlet Shades
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Flower Form: Daisy-Like Single Blooms
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Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy Plant
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Plant Height: 12–24 inches
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Average, well-draining soil
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Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, flower beds, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
❤️ Why Grow Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos Seeds?
- 🌺 Brilliant Warm-Colored Blooms: Creates a bold display of red-orange flowers.
- 🦋 Pollinator Favorite: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.
- 🪴 Perfect Compact Variety: Ideal for containers and smaller gardens.
- ☀️ Heat & Drought Tolerant: Performs well in warm summer conditions.
- 🌱 Easy to Grow: A beginner-friendly flower with reliable blooms.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Direct sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
- Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep the growing area moist until germination.
- Provide full sun for the best flowering and strongest colors.
- Avoid overly rich soil, as too much fertilizer can encourage foliage instead of flowers.
- Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
- Allow some flowers to mature if you want natural reseeding.
Germination: Approximately 7–14 days under ideal conditions.
Days to Bloom: Around 60–75 days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos easy to grow?
Yes. Cosmos sulphureus is one of the easiest flowers to grow and is excellent for beginner gardeners.
Can Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos grow in containers?
Yes. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for pots, planters, and small garden spaces.
Do cosmos flowers attract butterflies?
Yes. Cosmos flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
Does Cosmos need full sun?
Yes. Full sun encourages stronger growth and more abundant blooms.
Where to Buy Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Dwarf Red Sulphur Cosmos Seeds (Cosmos sulphureus) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow colorful, compact cosmos flowers perfect for containers, borders, cottage gardens, and butterfly-friendly landscapes.
