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Novel cosmos resemble fluted cupcake wrappers.
Cupcakes Blush is as showy as Double Click with lighter-weight blooms held upright on stems. The light-colored, finely pleated blooms float above the foliage, reminding us of Degas' paintings of ballerinas. A small percentage of flowers have lovely, tufted centers. Ht. 40–50"
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:Varies. Tall varieties may benefit from some wind protection, such as Hortonova, used as horizontal support.
PLANT SPACING:9-12". Wider spacing creates stronger, thicker stems.
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
HARVEST:Petals just opening, but not yet flattened. Deadheading is required to have blooms all summer.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Any soil.
USES:Excellent cut flowers. Beds, containers, and mass plantings.