Cosmos 'Red Stripe' - Seeds
A striking dwarf variety that's perfect for a sunny pot or border. Loved by bees and other pollinators .An economical choice to fill large borders. Big flowers are borne above pretty fern-like foliage. Flowers July-September. Height 50-60cm (20-25"). HHA - Half hardy annual.
Growing Information
Sow about 6mm (¼") deep direct into a moist, warm soil. Germination usually 5-10 days. Thin seedlings out in stages to achieve a final spacing of 30cm (12"). For earlier flowering sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a quality moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (¼") sieved compost. Transfer into further trays and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out.
Sowing Information
Sow about 6mm (1?4") deep direct into a moist, warm soil. Germination usually 5-10 days. Thin seedlings out in stages to achieve a final spacing of 30cm (12"). For earlier flowering sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a quality moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4") sieved compost. Transfer into further trays and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out.
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Description
A striking dwarf variety that's perfect for a sunny pot or border. Loved by bees and other pollinators .An economical choice to fill large borders. Big flowers are borne above pretty fern-like foliage. Flowers July-September. Height 50-60cm (20-25"). HHA - Half hardy annual.
Growing Information
Sow about 6mm (¼") deep direct into a moist, warm soil. Germination usually 5-10 days. Thin seedlings out in stages to achieve a final spacing of 30cm (12"). For earlier flowering sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a quality moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (¼") sieved compost. Transfer into further trays and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out.
Sowing Information
Sow about 6mm (1?4") deep direct into a moist, warm soil. Germination usually 5-10 days. Thin seedlings out in stages to achieve a final spacing of 30cm (12"). For earlier flowering sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a quality moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4") sieved compost. Transfer into further trays and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out.
