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Cosmos bipinnatus Daydream
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Cosmos bipinnatus Daydream
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
The superb new color, palest pink with a deep pink centre and semi dwarf habit makes this a unique and delicate addition to Cosmos. Very early flowering and though the flowers are slightly smaller, they are freely produced over a long period and self cleaning. Excellent for cutting, bedding etc, and attractive pot plants for summer flowering in a cold greenhouse. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 90cm (36in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) |
Sow at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix. Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 5-10 days. The seed can also be sown outdoors where it is to flower after last frost.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) 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.