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Cosmos · Dwarf mix

Asteraceae · Cosmos bipinnatus

Native to: Mexico

Characteristics

Half hardy Annual Dwarf
Foliage: Flowers:

The basics

Position: Full sun
Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings

Width: 30 cm

Germination

7 to 10 days at 18 to 22°C
Maturity 85 days

Care

Pinch out your cosmos seedlings when they are 30cm tall (3 true sets of leaves). Pinching out means taking the top 10cm off your seedling. This will encourage a bushier foliage, and more flowers!

Journal

16 10 5

12 Apr 2024 · Propagated

18 Dec 2023 · Harvest (1) · Gift for Bron

10 Dec 2023 · Harvest (4)

27 Oct 2023 · First flower

18 Oct 2023 · Buds forming

8 Oct 2023 · Transplanted (10)

8 Oct 2023 · Ready to plant out

4 Sep 2023 · Germination (10)

25 Aug 2023 · Planted Seeds (16) · Due: 1 Sep 2023 to 4 Sep 2023



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