Cosmos sulphureus 'Fruit Crush'
Short code: 75100
Height:
120cm/4ft
Description:
A bright mix of sulphur yellow and glowing orange blooms
Masses of flowers are produced throughout the summer
Heat tolerant plants are excellent for planting in drifts in the border
Final garden height 120cm / 4ft
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 | Fruit Crush |
| Groups | |
| Direct Sow | YES |
