Description
Cosmos Sweet Kisses has an intricate, ruffled blooms which will flower throughout the summer. They have a tall and fine feathery foliage.
Attributes
Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Type: Half Hardy Annual
Height: Up to 48in
Light: Full Sun
Habit: Tall
Growing
Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5cm (“) deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20C (60-68F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2”) apart, to other trays when large enough to handle (always hold by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-June, 30cm (1′) apart, when frosts are over. Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm () deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1′) apart. Water well until plants are established. Flowers: June-October.
Tips
Remove the dead heads regularly to prolong the flowering season. Cosmos does well, even in poor soils or dry summers.
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