Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes Mixed'
Short code: 50391
Height:
60cm/24"
Description:
Cosmos bipinnatus Cupcakes received its novelty status thanks to its unique flower shape with petals all fused together,
forming a bowl. Flowers are a mix of clear bright white, pink and blush and make superb cut flowers. Easy direct sow annual.
Common name: Cosmos| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should begin to take place after 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
| Growing | Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10 to 15C. Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April / May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June. |
| Flowering Period | July-frost |
| Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Cosmos |
| Variety | Cupcakes Mixed |
| Groups | |
| Direct Sow | YES |
