Description
Apricotta Cosmos Seeds 5153. Annual.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet. (70 seeds per gram.)
Discover the sophisticated new colouration of Apricotta Cosmos! This tall, free-flowering annual features an exceptional and utterly adorable colour combination: delicate shades of apricot mixed with soft pinks, all highlighted by a lovely soft pink centre. Blooming continuously from summer right through early autumn, this variety makes a stunning and romantic display in tall borders, or provides beautiful, long-stemmed blooms for your best cutflower arrangements.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Annual Flower
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Flower: Exceptional apricot and pink shades with a soft pink centre
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Features: Tall, free-flowering; long bloom season; outstanding cutflower and border plant.
Cosmos are extremely valuable pollinator magnets, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden and boosting the health and productivity of your entire ecosystem. They are a beneficial addition to any garden space.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Cosmos are incredibly easy to grow and thrive on neglect, making them ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
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Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost date, or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.
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Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 14 days.
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outside into a location with Full Sun and average soil. Avoid overly rich soil, as this encourages lush foliage but fewer flowers.
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Planting Depth: 6 mm
- Seed Spacing: 30 cm
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Thin to: 45 cm
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Row Width: 60 cm
Deadhead spent blooms often, or harvest flowers regularly, to encourage continuous, prolific flowering right up until frost. Taller varieties may benefit from staking in windy locations.
Expected Height: 120 cm.
Why Apricotta Cosmos Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to introduce a truly exceptional colour to your landscape, the Apricotta Cosmos is the perfect choice. Its soft, warm hues provide a sophisticated look that pairs beautifully with almost any other flower. Choose this variety for its incredible performance as a cutflower and for creating dramatic, billowing back borders that flower non-stop for months.
