{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-xsenia-seeds","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia' Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Living Watercolour That Changes as It Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most captivating and unusual cosmos varieties you can grow. What makes it truly special is its extraordinary colour transformation — when the blooms first open, the petals are a warm mid-to-hot pink, each one delicately striped with soft apricot running up from the base, creating a glowing, almost luminous effect. As the flower matures, those apricot stripes gently fade and the petals shift to a softer pale pink, developing deeper, darker margins that give each bloom a beautifully defined, painterly quality. No two flowers look quite the same, and a single plant in full bloom will carry flowers at every stage of this remarkable colour journey. Held on long, graceful stems above feathery fine-cut foliage, Xsenia is a true conversation piece in the garden and an extraordinary cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary colour transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e — hot pink with soft apricot stripes when young, fading to pale pink with darker margins as it matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eEvery bloom is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single plant carries flowers at every stage of the colour journey simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long graceful stems and endlessly fascinating blooms that are a real talking point in any arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eFeathery fine-cut foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — light and airy, adding movement and texture to borders and bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for bees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e — a magnet for pollinators throughout summer and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-growing, free-flowering, and self-seeds gently in the right conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in spring once soil has warmed. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and cover lightly. Transplant seedlings to 30–45 cm apart in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil. Cosmos thrives in poor to average soils — avoid overfeeding which encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering from summer right through to autumn. Performs beautifully throughout NZ in any warm, sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034882236485,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_1207877a-c4d5-4d89-916a-7e264b062ce6.png?v=1780803242","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/cosmos-bipinnatus-xsenia-seeds","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}