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Cosmos sulphureus Polidor
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Cosmos sulphureus Polidor
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 30 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower
Description
A bright, striking mixture of orange, lemon and red shades. The semi-double flowers, of medium size, are borne on bushy plants of fresh, fern-like foliage. Earlier to bloom than many other Cosmos.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Germinate at 18-20C (64-68F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Apply a layer of sowing mix or vermiculite, 3mm (1/8in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 5-10 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for at least 10-15 days before planting out. Plant outside after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.