Unwins - Cosmos Seeds - Cosmonaut

Unwins - Cosmos Cosmonaut

These white Cosmos flowers bloom all summer long, with semi double flowers. The long stems hold the large heads & each other upright. The Cosmonaut variety is loved by bees.

Cosmos grow best in full sun. Feed during the summer with a liquid feed to promote healthy growth & flowers. Use good quality compost when planting in containers. May require some support.

Key Information:

• Half-hardy annual
• Long strong stems to hold each other upright
• Large flowers
• Loved by bees
• Plant height: 120cm Plant spacing: 30cm

Advice & Tips:

• Level fill a tray with seed compost, filming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly, lightly covering with vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-25°C  or cover tray with cling film & leave in a warm room.
• When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle transplant 5cm apart into small pots or module trays. Grow on in a minimum temprature of 10°C.
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when the risk of frost has passed. Allow 30cm between plants. Water well until established.
• Deadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer.

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