Cosmos · 'Flemington'

Asteraceae · Cosmos bipinnatus

Native to: Mexico

Characteristics

Half hardy Annual Dwarf

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!

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