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Common Name:CosmosPlant Family: Asteraceae Plant Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Lovely tall annual, growing to around 90cm, with fine feathery foliage topped by white daisies with frilly petals in summer. Drought tolerant and loved by Bees and Butterflies. Half hardy annual. In mild winters some seedlings may appear the following year.
Sow from March to September in trays or modules in the greenhouse or on the windowsill. When large enough to handle prick out into individual pots approx 9cm diameter. Gradually harden off before planting out at the end of May or after the risk of frost has passed
POT SIZE/QUANTITY: 100 seeds approxSeason of Interest: Summer to AutumnBee and Butterfly: BothSun or Shade: SunHeight: low (up to 3 feet)Position/Situation: Dry or gravel gardenPlanting Style: cottageSuggested Use: Kitchen GardenFlower Colour: WhiteHabit/Shape: BushySoil Type: dry or sandy soilSoil PH: No preferenceSow: March to May
Availability:
9 in stock
HALF PRICE on all Kings Seeds
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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.
