Common Name: | Cosmos |
Plant Type: | Half-Hardy Annual |
Position: | Full Sun |
Height: | 90cm |
Spread: | 50cm |
Growing Info: Sow under glass March-May in trays of moist seed compost. Cover with a very light layer of soil. Germinates at about 21°C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Keep protected from frosts, and acclimatise before planting out May-June. Can be sown in situ May-June in fine, moist soil. |
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Aftercare: Keep soil moist until plants are established. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants for bushier growth. Remove spent flowers regularly to keep plants blooming until first frosts. |
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Avg. Seeds/Pack: | 25 |
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