Cosmos Kiiro
R60.00
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Exceptionally elegant pastel yellow petals with peach reverse. 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.
47 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: | 120 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.