Decorative basket - Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricot Lemonade'

The Cosmos, also called cosmos, is a well-known cottage garden plant that is now available in impressive varieties. ' Apricot Lemonade ' It enchants with its unique blooms, which range in color from delicate apricot to bright yellow to a light purple. The flowers are smaller than those of other Cosmos varieties and surprise with a light fragrance. Its compact size makes it easy to grow in pots. Bees and other insects also find plenty of food in this Cosmos.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: March to May
Sowing outdoors: April to June
Germination time: 7-14 days at 20-25°C
Sowing depth: Cover with a maximum of 0.5 cm of soil

Height: 60 cm
Planting distance: 40 cm
Flower size: 8 cm
Flowering time: July to October

Soil: Loose, permeable, humus-rich soil
Fertilization: Fertilize regularly
Location: Sunny
Water consumption: Medium

Growing tips :
Cosmos are not frost-hardy and should not be planted outdoors until after the Ice Saints in mid-May. The young plants can be acclimated to outdoor temperatures during the day from mid-April onwards, thus hardening them off. It is important to cover the seeds only lightly with soil and keep them evenly moist. Once they reach a height of 20-30 cm, they can be pinched, meaning the main stem is shortened. This encourages the plant to branch out better, the stems to become longer, and the plant will produce a sea of ​​flowers in the summer.

Cut flower :
The long blooming period makes the Cosmos a perfect flower for summer bouquets. Its upright growth habit makes it a great cut flower, lasting up to a week in a vase. As soon as the bud breaks open, it's ready to be harvested for vase cutting.

Use :
cut flower
Potted plant
Insect magnet

Bag contents :
approx. 25 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.