Cosmos

These were saved from a Candy Stripe plant that was located near many other cosmos varieties.

Half Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer into fall
• Position: Full sun
• Height: 48 inches
• Ideal for: Border

Description

This wonderful mixture contains a full range of flower forms and colors and includes much-sought-after picotées and stripes. An easy-to-grow annual which will flower all summer and its height means that it will make a superb backdrop to your borders or a long-lasting and pretty addition to flower arrangements! Height: 40-48in.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	March to May

Sow seed on the surface of a good, free- draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 68-77F until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 3in pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 12-18in apart.

Aftercare Instructions

Prefers a sunny position in light, well-drained soil.