Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ Half-Hardy Annual 1 Packet (40 Seeds) by Thompson and Morgan

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Details: Type Half-Hardy Annual Position Cutting Garden Soil Broad Tolerance Flowers July - October Height 90cm (36in) Common name Mexican Aster Moisture Moist but Well-drained Aspect Full Sun Spread 45cm (18in) Cultivation Best sown under cover in April but can be direct sown in May. Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant beauty of Apricot Lemonade cosmos, one of our popular cut flowers.We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary and are happy to quote for carriage of specific products to more remote areas. Don’t forget to provide them with plenty of light, as sometimes a windowsill just won’t cut it in providing the brightness these seedlings crave. But here’s a pro tip to avoid leggy plants: once those seeds have successfully sprouted, give them a slightly cooler environment.

Blooming for months from midsummer to fall, the ravishing blossoms are borne on sturdy, upright stems above the finely-divided foliage of bright green leaves. One package will easily provide you with an abundant number of flowers for many years to come because you get 50 seeds. Very easy to grow from seed, and they will give you many, many flowers- the more you cut the more they give. Noted for its unique color, Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ is an upright, bushy annual boasting single, pale apricot flowers, 3-4 in. I love this as a cut flower and it’s compact enough to be perfect in containers too, dreamy mixed with Phlox 'Crème Brûlée'.While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. We hold a reputation for introducing more plant varieties to the British gardening public than any other seed company. When Cosmos plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C (64-77F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. I’ve grown these Cosmos Apricot Lemon before , they a very beautiful and delicate swaying in the breeze on a summers day.