Cosmos, Bright Lights Blend Cosmos Seeds – Heirloom

0.950 KD

Bright Lights is a cosmic beauty show from midsummer until first frost. Vibrant, bold, 2 1/2″ flowers on 36″ plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds that love the nectar from the blossoms. Cosmos are a superb choice for wildflower and naturalized areas, as they are drought tolerant, and neglect is the kind of care they prefer! An excellent cut flower.
Weight: 1 gram

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 3′ tall, 18″-36″ wide

Variety Information: 2½” flowers in a blend of yellow, golden, golden-orange, and scarlet-orange

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, cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.

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Weight 0.015 kg
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