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Cosmos Xanthos

£1.30

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£1.30 (50%)

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Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner. The first yellow flowered cosmos that reliably flowers in the UK. Bushy, early and very free-flowering with stunning soft yellow blooms with lighter edges adding to its appearance. 'Xanthos' meaning yellow, golden, fair in Greek.
Half hardy annual. Height 50-60cm (20-24")
WHERE TO SOW Sow in trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a warm place and keep at a temperature of between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
WHAT TO DO NEXT Prick off glasshouse seedlings into trays when
large enough to handle 10cm (4") apart. Gradually harden off before planting out in May 30-45cm (12-18") apart.
HANDY TIP Plant in large drifts or in a border on its own creating a bright yellow glow all summer.

POT SIZE/QUANTITY

30 seeds approx

Sow

February to March

Pot Sizes

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);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 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.

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Delivery Info

Region	Order Value	Carriage Charge	Carrier Service	Estimated Delivery from placing your order
UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Hardy perennials bare rooted and 9 cm pots - up to 20 kg	£6 - 8.50	Courier 2 - 5 days	Up to 18 days
UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots)	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 15 days
UK Mainland	Orders over 2 kg	£9.50	Courier 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 15 days
Seeds & Cuttings only	All orders	£2	Royal Mail 1st Class	Within 1 week
Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10	Orders over £35	FREE	Our vehicles	Within 1 week
Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)	All orders	FREE		1-3 days (we will contact you)
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Wight	Orders over 2 kg	£10 - £20**	Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)	Up to 18 days
Scottish Offshore Islands	Orders over 2 kg	£10 - £25**	Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)	Up to 18 days

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