Cosmos, Apricotta Cosmos Seeds

1.350 KD

‘Apricotta’ is a 2021 Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner, and it’s easy to see why. Cosmos are always a favorite for their cheerful bounty of blooms, and this color has us swooning! Stunning apricot-pink blooms with yellow centers atop sturdy, tall stems make them ideal for cutting. Cosmos attract pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and easy to care for.
Seed Count: 30 seeds

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SKU: BI 1350 Categories: ,
Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 32″—42″ tall and 24″—36″ wide

Variety Information: 3” wide flowers, with apricot and pink petals and yellow centers.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning: When 1″ – 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

 

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with flower buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently.

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Weight 0.015 kg
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