Cosmos Dwarf Mix

Description

Cosmos Dwarf Mix

Cosmos Dwarf Mix. A showy and graceful annual with bright 2-3 inch blooms in bright shades of purple, crimson, pink and white which is sure to make a bold, beautiful statement in your flower garden on shorter stems than other Cosmos. Lacy finely cut foliage and silky flowers give an airy touch to the garden flowering consistently from midsummer to the first frost. Very effective when grown in masses as a background planting and informal flower gardens. Makes excellent cut flowers. Tolerates poor soil, heat and dry conditions. Very Attractive to Butterflies. 18-24 inches high. Very easy to grow.

Cultivation Advice Cosmos Dwarf Mix

• Sow early indoors / under cover with warmth 4-6 weeks prior to the last frost in individual pots or trays.
• Cover seed with 1/4 inch fine soil.
• Keep soil moderately moist and warm during germination.
• Can be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed through early summer.
• Thin or transplant to 12 inches apart when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall.
• Gradually acclimatise outside after all danger of frost has passed.
• Cosmos grows best in full sun in ordinary garden soil and may re-sow itself.
• Fairly drought resistant, water only when soil is dry for an extended period.