Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosimo Red-White' (Cosimo Series)
cosmos
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: half-hardy annual
'Cosimo Red-White' brings a burst of vibrant colour and fluttering blooms to the garden from early summer. This compact cultivar, with finely-divided, feathery foliage, has abundant bicoloured flowers striped in shades of raspberry red, white and purple. With its early and extended flowering season, dwarf habit and brightly coloured daisy blooms, this cosmos is a perfect choice for borders, containers, and wildlife gardens.
Garden care:
Seedlings should be potted up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals throughout summer with a high-potash fertiliser. Taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.