Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Purity

Common name: Cosmea, Mexican Aster

A stunning, pure white flower which will bring a touch of elegance to your garden.

-1 to -5°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Tremulous towers of wistful white Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sensation Purity’ is such an easy going and versatile plant; producing large, pure white blooms which look sensational. Whether grown in borders or containers, these pollinator-friendly flowers are produced from July through to October for oodles of blooms. A florist’s delight, each cut stem lasts around 10 days, giving you armfuls of flowers to fill plenty of vases within your home. What’s more, the striking, saucer-shaped blooms have a bright yellow centre and are poised on tall, strong stems above the trademark feathery foliage. Commonly known as the Mexican Aster these beauties originate from Mexico where they are frequently seen growing wild. Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sensation Purity’ reaches a mature height of approximately 1.2m, spreading up to 60cm. Plant in moist, well-drained soil of any type which benefits from full sun. This is a half-hardy annual which vigorously grows and flowers in a single year. Compost down spent pla
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Key Information
Latin Name Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Purity YP
Common Name Cosmea, Mexican Aster
Hardiness H3 (-1 to -5°C)
Colour White
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 1.20 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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