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Cosmos Apricot Lemonade - 50 seeds

3,50
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High germination rates Hoge kiemkracht Hohe Keimrate Taux de germination élevé
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Color guarantee Kleur garantie Farbgarantie Garantie de couleur
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Cut flower Snijbloem Schnittblume Fleur coupée
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Detailed sowing instructions Gedetailleerde zaai-instructies Detaillierte Aussaatanweisungen Instructions de semis détaillées

Description

Discover the enchanting Apricot Lemonade cosmos, a stunning addition to your garden and floral arrangements. These award-winning flowers, with their unique apricot hue, bloom early and prolifically until frost. Their compact, bushy growth makes them perfect for any garden space without needing support.

Each package includes 50 easy-to-grow seeds, ensuring you enjoy these mesmerizing blooms year after year. Add a touch of charm and elegance to your garden with the versatile and beautiful Apricot Lemonade cosmos.

Specifications

  • Color
    Apricot
  • When can you sow
    March, April, May
  • Does it attract pollinators
    Yes
  • Plant type
    Annual (can't tolerate frost)
  • Cut flower
    Yes
  • Amount of seeds
    50
  • Can grow in pot
    Yes (large pot)
  • Sun requirements
    Full sun
  • Warranty
    True color warranty

Growth tips

How to grow cosmos apricot lemonade from seed

Growing cosmos from seed is very easy. You can directly sow seeds once the soil has warmed up, but plants will flower relatively late in summer. To save space and precious seeds I highly recommend starting seeds in seed trays or pots. Begin sowing your seeds about 4 to 6 weeks before that last frost date comes around. Gently tuck your seeds into the soil, making sure they’re cozied up at around 20°C to encourage speedy sprouting. After 1 to 2 weeks, you’ll start to see those cute little seedlings poking their heads up. But here’s a pro tip to avoid leggy plants: once those seeds have successfully sprouted, give them a slightly cooler environment.

Don’t forget to provide them with plenty of light, as sometimes a windowsill just won’t cut it in providing the brightness these seedlings crave. If you are short of indoor space, sow 2 weeks later and only germinate the seeds indoors. Then, when the last frost has passed, grow them outdoors in a very sunny spot. Once the seedlings are 15cm tall or the cells or pots are full of roots, it’s time to plant out.

Planting and Pruning Tips:

When it comes to planting your cosmos, spacing is key. Make sure to give your seedlings about 40 centimeters of room to thrive. When you are selecting the right spot, keep in mind that this cosmos easily becomes 100 centimeters tall! If you are growing cosmos as a cut flower, you can get away with 2 rows on a 75 cm bed.

Now, here’s a nifty trick to make your cosmos flourish: pinching. Yes, you heard that right! Pinching or pruning your cosmos plants is like giving them a little haircut that works wonders. It’ll encourage these beauties to grow nice and bushy, ensuring a breathtaking display of vibrant flowers. So, don’t be shy – give it a try!

Deadhead the flowers regularly and don’t be afraid to cut back because the plants will reward you with a ton of new growth. Are you a big fan of cosmos, or do you like to start a small cut flower garden? Try a second sowing! Start a new batch of seeds around 4 to 6 weeks after your first sowing.

Grow guide PDF

We love to help you learn how to grow. Therefor there is a special PDF grow guide to help you grow more, and better!

Pros and cons

According to our gardening experts

  • Breathtaking color with the apricot and pink center and yellow pollen
  • The flowers attract so many bees that you can watch them for hours during your afternoon tea break
  • Cosmos is very easy to grow and has little problems with pests
  • With 60 centimeters Apricot Lemonade is short for a cut flower
  • Removing dead flowers regularly to keep plants tidy takes some time

Cosmos Apricot lemonade is a very versatile flower. With a height of 60 centimeters, you can pick her flowers but at the same time, the plants are the perfect size for large pots. Combine the apricot flowers with a cottage-style terracotta pot for a patio garden display.

- Nicole

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Cosmos Apricot Lemonade - 50 seeds

3,50

Discover the enchanting Apricot Lemonade cosmos, a stunning addition to your garden and floral arrangements. These award-winning flowers, with their unique apricot hue, bloom early and prolifically until frost. Their compact, bushy growth makes them perfect for any garden space without needing support.

Each package includes 50 easy-to-grow seeds, ensuring you enjoy these mesmerizing blooms year after year. Add a touch of charm and elegance to your garden with the versatile and beautiful Apricot Lemonade cosmos.

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