- Extra-large single heads over lovely ferny foliage.
- One of the most popular flowers for butterflies.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Cosmos Sensation Mixed Seeds
- Sow: February to May
- Flowering: June to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors February to April, for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position, a temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem). Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30cm (1') apart.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors April to May for ease, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (1/2") deep into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart. Keep well watered.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Approximate Maximum Height: 90-120cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 45cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 120 Seeds
