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COSMOS sulphureus - Bright Lights Mix
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 71
Family: Asteraceae
Sub-family: Asteroideae
Characteristics: Annual 90 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 140
The Cosmos Bright Lights Mixture has a magnificent blend of yellow orange and scarlet flowers. These vibrant 5-8cm flowers appear throughout summer into the autumn months. Very easy to grow and will readily self-seed.
Cosmos make great cut flowers with a vase life of 5-7 days. Harvest the blooms in the early morning hours 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.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Winter to Spring
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Mid-Spring to Early-Summer.
Sow: 6cm deep
Best sown direct or sow in trays and transplant when large enough to handle.
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Plant space: 40-50cm
Germination: 14-21 days
Flowering: 10-12 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
