Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos Fizzy
R60.00
The Fizzy series boasts wonderful large, semi-double, tufted flowers with overlapping “pleated” petals. One of the most prolific bee friendly summer bloomers, cosmos produces buckets of flowers for months on end with regular harvesting.
30 seeds per packet
Additional information
Color | White, Rose Picotee, Purple, Pink dark centre |
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Flower type: | Disk |
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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. |
Germination guide: | 7-10 days @ 21 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of soil. |
Position: | Full Sun |
Spacing: | 30 cm |
Pinch: | Yes, when 30 cm high |
Flowering time: | 75-90 days after sowing |
Final height: | 90-120 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.