Crisp, sculptural, and quietly unforgettable.
Cosmos ‘Cupcakes White’ brings a fresh, modern twist to a beloved garden classic. Each bloom forms a perfect white teacup, with petals fused together and edges delicately notched, as if trimmed with pinking shears. The flowers are generously sized, often as wide as the palm of your hand, and glow beautifully when planted en masse against a sea of soft green foliage.
This variety is incredibly productive and one of the easiest cut flowers you can grow per square foot. It solves the problem of needing high-impact blooms without high effort, making it a standout in cutting gardens, flower borders, and simple, gathered arrangements. Clean, elegant, and endlessly versatile, it pairs effortlessly with nearly every color palette.
Because sometimes the simplest flowers make the strongest statement.
Details:
✔ Plant type: Annual
✔ Height: 40 to 48 in
✔ Site: Full sun
✔ Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
✔ Plant spacing: 12 in
✔ Pinch: When 8 to 12 in tall
✔ Approx. 50 seeds per packet
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes:
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost, then transplant outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Cosmos can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed for an easy, low-fuss approach.
Harvesting & Vase Life:
Harvest when buds are just beginning to crack but not fully open. For double varieties, allow blooms to open halfway before cutting. Expect a vase life of approximately 5 to 6 days.
A clean, luminous bloom that brings structure, ease, and timeless beauty to the cutting garden.
