Each seed packet comes with approximately 100 seeds

Sulfur cosmos has become an indespensable part of my growing color endeavor that is easy to grow, hardy, drought tolerant once established, and a beautiful ornamental addition to any garden (dye themed or not). Cosmos flowers come in a variety of colors, but the orange or ‘sulfur’ colored type packs a potent tinting punch. The flowers produce colors ranging from soft yellows to punchy tangerine and rich orange to olive green and warm brown with iron modification.

You can start these seeds indoors in late winter to early spring in average to well-fertilized soil, protecting them from potential frost until they’re established and can be transplanted outdoors in warmer weather. They can grow well in containers as well as in the ground and will appreciate well draining soil and a sunny spot. Once established and the plant starts blooming, it’s best to pick flowers often, or ‘dead head’ the waning flowers to keep the plant producing blooms for a longer period.

See the ‘Dye Plants’ section of my website to learn more about cultivating & dyeing with this plant.

I also offer a pre-recorded Video Online Workshop Package - ‘Bundle Dyeing, EcoPrinting and Flower Pounding’ to guide you through various processes of working with your cosmos flowers. It comes with over 3 hours of video instruction and multiple info-packed PDF’s complete with resources, process tips & explanation, and step by step instruction. Email me at liz@thedogwooddyer.com or message me through my contact form for more information on how to access the workshops.