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A showy and large graceful annual with bright 2-3 inch blooms in bright shades of purple, crimson, pink and white which is sure to make a bold, beautiful statement in your flower garden. Lacy finely cut foliage and silky flowers give an airy touch to the garden flowering consistently from midsummer to the first frost. Very effective when grown in masses as a background planting and informal flower gardens. Makes excellent cut flowers. Tolerates poor soil, heat and dry conditions. Very Attractive to Butterflies. 36-48 inches high. Very easy to grow.
Days To Germination: 5-10
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Spacing, Plant: 12 inches
Plant Height: 36-48 inches
Light: Full Sun
Sow early indoors / under cover with warmth 4-6 weeks prior to the last frost in individual pots or trays. Cover seed with 1/4 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist and warm during germination.
Can be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed through early summer.
Thin or transplant to 12 inches apart when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall.
Gradually acclimatise outside after all danger of frost has passed.
Cosmos grows best in full sun in ordinary garden soil and may re-sow itself.
Fairly drought resistant, water only when soil is dry for an extended period.
