Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosmix White'
Short code: 38200
Height:
60cm/24"
Description:
A selection of very large flowered Cosmos similar to 'Sonata' in habit.The flowers are 8-10cm across. Compact habit, and ideal for pots and containers.
Common name: CosmosSowing/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 | Cosmix White |
Groups | |
Direct Sow | YES |