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COSMOS bipinnatus Carpet Formula Mix
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual 30 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 80
Seed per gram: Approx. 100
Cosmos Carpet Formula Mix is a compact variety of cosmos for bedding and pots. It produces semi-double flowers in mixed colours, including lemon, orange, and red. They look great when planted in cottage gardens.
Cosmos makes great cut flowers with a vase life of 5-7 days. Harvest the blooms in the early morning, selecting stems with flowers that have just opened.
An excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, these colourful bedding plants are great for cutting flowers and adding vibrant colour to any spring or summer garden.
A popular garden plant with many cultivars bred in just about every shade and colour.
As with all Cosmos, they thrive on neglect and reseed themselves easily, making them a great choice for wildflower meadows or naturalised areas.
Cosmos bipinnatus is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
The best time of year to sow Cosmos seeds is mid-spring to mid-summer in cold zones.
In temperate zones, the best time is early spring to mid-summer. In tropical zones seed should be sown in the dry mid-Autumn to late winter is best.
- Best sown 6 mm directly where they are to grow.
- If sowing in trays transplant when large enough to handle.
- If mass planting as a meadow scatter seeds and rake over
Germination: 14-21 days at a soil temperature of 20-25°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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