Cut flower
Cosmos 'Pied Piper'
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper'
Rolled-petal quilled cosmos — unusual silhouette in arrangements.
Full sun
Moderate
Average
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Cosmos
Cosmos varieties with varying heights create layered canopy structure, reducing wind damage and increasing pollinator access.
Flower
Zinnia
Pied Piper Cosmos and zinnia attract parasitic wasps and pollinators while their different flower structures support diverse beneficial insect populations.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
7 days
Warm water hold
Filler
Yes
Cut at
Bud just opening.
Honest note
Fluted petals — unusual silhouette in mixed bouquets.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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