Cosmos Cupcakes - Mixed
A beautiful and alluring mixture of traditional cosmos with the fabulous Cosmos ‘Cupcakes’ - a unique introduction from Thompson & Morgan’s own breeding programme with fused cup-shaped flowers. These sweet-coloured blooms put on a continuous display throughout the summer months and well into autumn, standing on tall, slender stems which sway in the breeze creating that gorgeous soft and floaty effect. Perfect for a sunny spot in any mixed planting scheme, not only will they look great in the garden and be beneficial to pollinators, but they make lovely cut flowers too. Despite their delicate looks, these plants are pretty tough and will stay standing in rain or a drought. Height: 1.2m (4’). Spread: 40cm (16").
A beautiful and alluring mixture of traditional cosmos with the fabulous Cosmos ‘Cupcakes’ - a unique introduction from Thompson & Morgan’s own breeding programme with fused cup-shaped flowers. These sweet-coloured blooms put on a continuous display throughout the summer months and well into autumn, standing on tall, slender stems which sway in the breeze creating that gorgeous soft and floaty effect. Perfect for a sunny spot in any mixed planting scheme, not only will they look great in the garden and be beneficial to pollinators, but they make lovely cut flowers too. Despite their delicate looks, these plants are pretty tough and will stay standing in rain or a drought. Height: 1.2m (4’). Spread: 40cm (16").
A beautiful and alluring mixture of traditional cosmos with the fabulous Cosmos ‘Cupcakes’ - a unique introduction from Thompson & Morgan’s own breeding programme with fused cup-shaped flowers. These sweet-coloured blooms put on a continuous display throughout the summer months and well into autumn, standing on tall, slender stems which sway in the breeze creating that gorgeous soft and floaty effect. Perfect for a sunny spot in any mixed planting scheme, not only will they look great in the garden and be beneficial to pollinators, but they make lovely cut flowers too. Despite their delicate looks, these plants are pretty tough and will stay standing in rain or a drought. Height: 1.2m (4’). Spread: 40cm (16").
Sow Cosmos seed from March to May at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in a good quality seed compost, and cover the seeds with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C (64-77F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 7-15 days.
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7cm (3") pots and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When Cosmos plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun in any moist, well drained soil at a distance of 45cm (18") apart. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem when transplanting to encourage stems to branch and produce more Cosmos flowers.
