Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’

A new and beautiful Cosmos with soft, pale apricot-yellow blooms with a pink halo and musk pink on the reverse side. Grows up to 80cm tall by 60cm across. Cosmos make superb cut flowers. In our region we sow direct after frost or indoors in trays from September.

When to sow: September-October-November
Where to sow: In situ or in individual pots
Depth to sow: 1/2 cm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: 30-50cm
 

   
Directions:  Plant seed 1/2 cm deep in their permanent position in the garden when the soil warms up. September in mild districts, November in cold districts. Seed can also be planted individually into a 5cm or 7.5cm pot in early spring and planted out when the weather warms up. A succession of flowers will be produced from January until April. They are a good cut flower as well as a superb garden plant.