Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Lemonade’

‘Lemonade’ is a brand new cosmos with soft pale yellow blooms on sturdy stems to 70cm. Cosmos are beautiful cottage style annuals and also make superb cut flowers for the vase. 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.