Cosmos 'Sonata Pink Blush' produces masses of delicate blush pink flowers with soft white centres from midsummer until the first frosts. Its compact, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders and patio containers.
Reaching upto around 60cm, it is considerably shorter than traditional tall cosmos, creating a tidy display without becoming leggy or overwhelming neighbouring plants.
Easy to grow from seed, this half hardy annual flowers over many months and attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. Regular deadheading encourages plants to keep producing fresh blooms throughout the season.
If you're looking for a reliable, compact cosmos with soft pastel flowers and a long flowering period, 'Sonata Pink Blush' is an excellent choice.
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
- 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: 50-60cm
- Plant Spacing: 30cm