Cosmos Double Click Cranberries
R60.00
One of the most prolific bee friendly summer bloomers, cosmos produces buckets of flowers for months on end with regular harvesting. Gorgeous double and semi-double cranberry coloured blooms adorn tall strong stems.
30 seeds per packet.
8 in stock
Flower type: | Filler |
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Life cycle: | Heat-loving Annual |
Climate: | Thrives in warm temperatures. |
Sowing guide: | Direct sow (recommended) in spring or sow in trays and transplant after 4-6 weeks and only when soil temperatures are above 16 C. |
Planting Season: | Spring / Summer |
Germination guide: | 7-10 days @ 21 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of soil. |
Good Bee Food: | Yes |
Flowering time: | 90-100 days after sowing |
Pinch: | Yes, when 30 cm high |
Position: | Full Sun |
Final height: | 100 cm |
Spacing: | 30 cm |
Growing Tips:
Provide horisontal plant support when growing in windy areas.
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest when the individual flowers are half-way open. Plants respond well to regular cutting. Expected vase life is 4-7 days.