Product Details

An innovative twist to the classic cosmos! The large flowers glow a warm apricot that blends to soft pink towards the centre. The sturdy plants have long stems that make them perfect for cut flowers and as a backdrop for borders. They bloom consistently from summer to early fall and grow to 60-80cm (25-32") tall. Fleurselect Novelty 2021.

• Annual
• Unique colour
• Long stems on sturdy plants
• Great as a cut flower
• Long blooming period
• Grows to 60-80cm (25-32")

All About Apricotta

Latin Name

Cosmos bipinnatus & C. sulfureus

Difficulty

Very easy

Season & Zone

• Exposure: Full sun

Timing

Direct sow after the last frost date. Several sowings will result in a very long bloom period. Cosmos can also be started indoors in late winter for transplanting after the last frost, once daytime temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Seeds will sprout in 3-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 21-25°C (70-75°F).

Starting

Sow seeds very shallowly, only a few millimetres (1/8″) deep. Thin or transplant seedlings to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart.

Growing

Most varieties can get quite tall, and in exposed or windy gardens, they can benefit from staking or trellis netting laid horizontally over the bed for the stems to grow through before blooming. Deadhead and cut for bouquets regularly to extend the bloom period.