Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity'
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This beautiful, half-hardy annual delivers a prolonged display of colour in the garden.
An upright, bushy plant with finely-divided, bright green leaves, Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity' requires little to no staking and bears masses of crimson to burgundy, daisy-like flowers, which mature to sepia-bronze over time.
Perfect for pots and very floriferous, it also delivers plenty of long-lasting (up to 10 days) cut flowers for the vase.
An upright, bushy plant with finely-divided, bright green leaves, Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity' requires little to no staking and bears masses of crimson to burgundy, daisy-like flowers, which mature to sepia-bronze over time.
Perfect for pots and very floriferous, it also delivers plenty of long-lasting (up to 10 days) cut flowers for the vase.
How to care for Cosmos bipinnatus Antiquity:
Pot 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.
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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