ZIXA Cosmos 'Lemonade' Seed (20 per packet)
In The Box
20 Seeds Per Packet: 20 Seeds Per Packet
General
Brand: ZIXA
Model Name: 20-Seeds_402_CMoS
Quantity: 20 per packet
Common Name: Cosmos 'Lemonade'
Flowering Plant: Yes
Suitable For: Indoor, Outdoor
Type of Seed: Flower
Organic: Yes
Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, wildflower and cottage gardens, attracts butterflies and beneficials.
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Net Quantity: 20 per packet
Additional Features
Care Instructions: Deadheading prolongs flowering, staking tall plants helps keep them upright when the plant is full of blooms. Self-seeds.
Other Features: SOWING INSTRUCTIONS:Depth: 1/8-1/4", Sprout Time: 3-10 days, Starting Indoors: Start in pots 4-5 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at about 60-75°F, Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in spring, after last frost, When to Set Outside: In springtime, after all danger of frost has passed, PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION-Thank goodness we live in the age of the quick-blooming cosmos. Early 20th century gardeners had to be content with a fleeting flower or two before frost came to claim them all. Cosmos today are super floriferous midsummer to fall with reliable bloom in hot and dry weather. Pinch out stem tips when plants are 1' tall to help grow bushy, branching plants with loads of flowers, Water Use: Low Water Use, Watering Details: Drought tolerant. Water regularly while establishing, then water only during dry, hot spells, Soil pH: Prefers acidic to neutral, Fertilizer: Cosmos thrive in regular soil and may sprawl in nitrogen rich soils.