Common Name: Cosmos Velouette
Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Beautifully streaked blush, cranberry and white striped flowers.
Plant Height: 60-80cm
When: Spring + Summer (Winter in warmer climates)
Sowing Depth + Method: Cover seeds lightly.
Pinch out your cosmos seedlings when the are 30cm tall (3 true sets of leaves). Pinching out means taking the top 10cm off your seedling. This will encourage a bushier foliage, and more flowers!
Spacing: 30cm apart (Wider spacing creates may help grow stronger and thicker stems).
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7-21 days @ 20-22°C
Seed to Bloom: 8 - 12 weeks
Harvest: When petals are just opening, but not yet flattened.
Number of Seeds: 50
NOTE: We have observed variation in bloom colour, some flowers are lighter in colour, while some express more rose than apricot.
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