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Cosmos Birds Collection
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Cosmos Birds Collection
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Containers
Description
SPECIAL OFFER
- Collection comprises one packet each of:
- Ladybird Scarlet - Dwarf plants with arresting scarlet to orange-scarlet flowers.
- Lemon Bird - A unique dwarf yellow Cosmos. Bushy, compact plants become smothered in vibrant lemon yellow blooms from June through to the first frosts.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing depth: | 1/8in |
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Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in spring at 21-24C (70-74F) in a good seed compost. Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 5-10 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil. For pot plants, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow cool, well ventilated and give plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.