Cosmos Birds Collection

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer to Autumn
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
• Height : 12 inches

Description

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Collection comprises one packet each of:

Ladybird Scarlet - Dwarf plants with arresting scarlet to orange-scarlet flowers.

Ladybird Lemon - A unique dwarf yellow Cosmos. Bushy, compact plants become smothered in vibrant lemon yellow blooms from June through to the first frosts.

Sowing Instructions

Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in spring at 21-24C (70-74F) in a good seed compost. Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 5-10 days.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil. For pot plants, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow cool, well ventilated and give plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.