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COSMOS bipinnatus Sensation Dazzler 10g
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual 90-120 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 100
Seed per gram: Approx. 160
Cosmos sensation dazzler has large dark crimson red flowers that make this plant ideal for a border or cutting. It blooms in early spring and continues to bloom throughout summer and autumn.
Cosmos make 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.
The plants thrive on neglect and reseed themselves easily, making them a great choice for wildflower meadows or naturalized areas.
Excellent colourful bedding plants for low-maintenance dry areas are great for cut flowers.
One of the easiest and most attractive flowers in the spring and summer garden.
Cosmos bipinnatus is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
It is a popular garden plant, with many cultivars bred in every shade and colour.
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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