Bring a burst of sunset colour to your garden with Cosmos sulphureus ‘Crest Sunset’. This striking annual produces an abundance of semi-double, crested flowers in rich shades of golden yellow, warm orange and deep tangerine, creating a vibrant display from midsummer until the first frosts.
With its finely divided, feathery foliage and naturally branching stems, ‘Crest Sunset’ is perfect for adding height, texture and movement to sunny borders, cottage gardens and informal planting schemes.
 
Easy to grow from seed, this heat-loving cosmos thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is remarkably tolerant of dry conditions and attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
 
The cheerful blooms can also be cut for relaxed, natural-style floral arrangements. Regular deadheading encourages a continuous succession of flowers throughout the season.
 
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: 60cm
Plant Spacing:  30cm