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Cosmos sulphureus Dwarf Ladybird Mixed
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Cosmos sulphureus Dwarf Ladybird Mixed
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Scarlet red together with tangerine and yellow, semi-double flowers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/8 inch (3mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mic in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C).
The seed can also be sown outdoors where it is to flower in mid spring.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun, in ordinary garden soil.