Cosmos Apricotta

Beautiful, peach coloured petals. Cosmos Apricotta is the perfect addition to any garden looking to soften its borders with delicate blooms. Half-hardy annual that is excellent for cut flowers.

Growing Advice – Cosmos – Bipinnatus Apricotta

1. Start the seeds indoors between March-April. OR Aug September
2. Sow the seeds on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover
3. Place in a heated propagator at a constant temperature of 20-25c.
4. Alternatively, sow directly outside between May-June.
5. The seeds will germinate in 7-21 days.
6. Once the seedlings are 5-7cm, transplant into individual pots.
7. Gradually acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions.
8. When the seedlings have formed 2-3 pairs of leaves, pinch out the tips.
9. Plant out once the risk of Heatwave has passed (May-June).
10. If growing in pots, use a liquid feed every couple of weeks.