Cosmos 'Sensation'
Cosmos bipinnatus
- Sprouts in
- 7 to 14 days
- Sow
- About 1/4 inch deep
- Light
- Full sun
Your grow guide
You've got this. Let's grow your Hippie Bus flowers.
Cosmos, daisy, coneflower and calendula, one flower in each bus. Five short steps, then we'll walk you through every stage.
Day counter
When did you plant?
We'll tell you what to expect each day, so you never wonder if it's working.
Your flowers today
Day 1
Planting day
Plant in five steps
Timeline
What happens, day by day
Set your planting day above and we'll highlight where you are.
- Day 1PlantSoak, fluff, sow and water. That is it for today.You are here
- Days 2 to 6Quiet daysNothing showing yet is normal. Keep it moist, warm and bright.You are here
- Days 7 to 14First sproutsCosmos and calendula usually pop up first.You are here
- Days 14 to 28Daisy and coneflower joinDaisy and coneflower take a little longer. Keep going.You are here
- Second set of leavesStart feedingWater with balanced plant fertilizer mixed at half strength.You are here
-
Where it's headed
Know your plants
Meet your flowers
Daisy 'Silver Princess'
Chrysanthemum maximum
- Sprouts in
- 14 to 21 days
- Sow
- About 1/8 inch deep
- Light
- Full sun
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
- Sprouts in
- 14 to 28 days
- Sow
- About 1/4 inch deep
- Light
- Full sun
Calendula 'Balls Orange'
Calendula officinalis
- Sprouts in
- 7 to 14 days
- Sow
- About 1/4 inch deep
- Light
- Full sun
Tip: Calendula germination is enhanced when temperatures are kept between 60° and 70°F.
More kits
Shop all
Loving it? Grow the next one
Save The Bees Pollinator Flower Grow Kits
Paper Cups (12 Pack)
★★★★★★★★★★
(123)
$27.99$2.33 per kit
Mix 2+ twelve-packs, save up to 20%
Sunflower & Daisy Grow Kit
Colorful Egg Carton (2 Pack)
★★★★★★★★★★
(61)
$20.99
Buy 2, save 10% · 3+, save 15%