Flowers
Cosmos 'Hummingbird Lilac'
Cosmos
An interesting Cosmos with pale lilac tubular flowers. Shorter-than-average for Cosmos, it is ideal for growing at the front of your border and in pots. With regular dead-heading, it will produce flowers for around 4 months. Bees are drawn to their open flowers with bright-yellow, nectar-rich centres.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 85cm
- Spread
- 40cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover March to May in trays of moist compost 3mm deep, then cover with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep soil warm during germination. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle. Plant out only after risk of frost has passed, 30cm apart. Can also be sown directly where they are to flower May-July
Aftercare
Pinch out tips for bushier plants with more flowers. Deadhead regularly for flowers all summer long.
Gallery
Ref. SEC027