Flowers
Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights'
This bold eye-catching Cosmos mix in shades of yellow, orange and red is easy to grow. Thriving in full sun and being tolerate of poor soils make this a great low-maintenance choice for summer borders. Great cut flowers.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Height
- 90cm
- Spread
- 50cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow indoors Mar-May, or in-situ in May-Jun. Sow onto moist seed compost and cover with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep at ~20°C for germination and ensure soil is kept damp. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on. Acclimatise young plants before planting out 30cm apart when risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Prefers full sun in well-drained, fertile soil. Do not overwater. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants for bushier plants with more flowers. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Gallery
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