When to Sow: Mar - May

HOW TO SOW COSMOS :
Sow indoors in Spring into trays of moist compost. Cover lightly with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 21°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grown on under glass. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time : 1-2 Weeks
Flowering Time: Jun–Nov
 
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: Alkaline - Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: May need staking. Pinch for bushier plants. Cut & Come again
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders
Harvesting: Singles - Best cut in cracking bud stage before flowers open. Doubles best cut when half open.
Days to Maturity:  90-100 Days
 
Vase Life: 5-6 Days
Height: 90-150cm
Plant Spacing:  30cm