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COSMOS bipinnatus Vega Dwarf Mix 25g
Family: Asteraceae
Sub-family: Asteroideae
Characteristics: Annual 50 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 100
Seed per gram: Approx. 160
Cosmos vega mix is an easy-to-grow dwarf variety of cosmos that produces large, mixed-coloured flowers gracefully balanced on the stems with a diameter of up to 8 cm.
A great classic annual for summer gardens that can be grown in containers or used in meadows or edges.
Cosmos can be a great cut flower with a vase life of 5-7 days. Harvest the blooms early in the morning, selecting stems with just-opened flowers.
As with all Cosmos thrive on neglect and reseed themselves easily, making them a great choice for wildflower meadows or naturalized areas.
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.
Cosmos are popular garden plants, with many cultivars bred in every shade and colour. They thrive on neglect and re-seed 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.
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