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Cosmos bipinnatus Cups & Saucers Mixed 1 Seed Packet (50 Seeds)
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Cosmos ‘Cupcakes and Saucers’ is a stunning blend of traditional cosmos and Cosmos Cupcakes, these sweet coloured blooms will flower throughout the summer months and carry on until autumn. Standing on tall slender stems, these will sway in the breeze creating a gorgeous soft and floaty effect. Great for planting in a sunny spot, these will make great cut flowers too.Sow Cosmos seed from March to May at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in a good quality seed compost, and cover the seeds with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C (64-77F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 7-15 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7cm (3") pots and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When Cosmos plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun in any moist, well-drained soil at a distance of 45cm (18") apart. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem when transplanting to encourage stems to branch and produce more Cosmos flowers.Product Specifications: Half-Hardy AnnualPosition: Full sunHeight: Up to 120cm (48in)Spread: Up to 60cm (24in)Supplied as Cosmos Bippinnatus ‘Cupcakes and Saucers’ 1 packet (50 seeds)Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
- Beds, borders and containers in Sunny areas
- Moist, fertile & well drained Average garden soil
- Plant in Spring, Flowering period Summer
Features and benefits
- A stunning blend of traditional cosmos and Cosmos Cupcakes, these sweet coloured blooms will flower throughout the summer months and carry on until autumn.
- Standing on tall slender stems, these will sway in the breeze creating a gorgeous soft and floaty effect.
- Ideal for planting in a sunny spot, these are great for any planting scheme and will also make great cut flowers too.
- Cosmos Bippinnatus ‘Cupcakes and Saucers’ 1 packet (50 seeds).
Specifications
Average per pack | 50 |
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Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
Colour group | Multicolour |
Flowering period | Summer |
Scented | Unscented |
Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
Instructions for storage | Store in a cool dry place out of direct heat |
Planting period | Spring |
Rate of growth | Average |
Variety | Cosmos |
Edible | Inedible |
Product code | 5057554087730 |