FLOWER-COSMOS-BICOLOUR MIX (SALE)
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Cosmos Asteraceae
FLOWER-COSMOS-BICOLOUR MIX (SALE) This typical cosmos stands out with its large, two-toned daisies of white to pale pink edged in rich raspberry red. Grows fast from seed. The tall, many-branched stems are lined with feathery, very finely divided, and light to medium green foliage. An abundance of large, bowl-shaped daisies top the stems throughout the summer. Cosmos are heat-loving plants which grow best in full sun and moist to somewhat dry, well-drained soil of average fertility. Remove faded blossoms regularly for best flowering and performance.
Sow thinly 5mm deep in growing position or in punnets or seed boxes of moist seed compost, or plant directly in the garden.
SKU: FLC-BCM-1
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| Plant Height | 60 - 120cm (1'12" - 3'11") |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 27°C (59 - 81°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before sowing to aid in germination |
| Sowing Depth | 3 - 5mm (⅛ - ¼") |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Row Spacing | 60 - 75cm (1'12" - 2'6") |
| Watering | Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged. Water deeply once a week or more frequently during dry periods. |
| Good Companion Plants | Zinnias (Zinnia spp.), Lantanas (Lantana spp.), Marigolds (Tagetes spp.), Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima), Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta), Cleome (Cleome spp.), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Gaillardia (Gaillardia spp.) |
| Bad Companion Plants | Plants from the Brassica family (e.g. broccoli, cabbage), Legumes (e.g. beans, peas), Nightshades (e.g. tomatoes, peppers), |
| Pests | Aphids, spider mites |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Grey mold, (Botrytis blight), Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt. |
FLOWER-COSMOS-BICOLOUR MIX (SALE)
$3.50
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