Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Pinkie' (Sensation Series)
cosmos 'Sensation Pinkie'
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- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth:Fast
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: Half-hardy annual
'Sensation Pinkie' is an upright, bushy, annual plant with finely dissected, lacy foliage, producing large single, purplish-pink flowers with prominent yellow centres. Lovely planted in groups at the back of a sunny border, this cosmos is easy to grow.
In early spring, sow shallowly in seed trays and keep under glass, transplanting them into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off before planting outside after the frosts. Alternatively, sow in-situ in mid to late spring in a well-prepared bed and thin the seedlings out as they grow to allow approximately 30cm between each. As the seedlings grow, pinch out the tips to encourage bushier plants. Taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.
- Sow: February to May
- Flowering: June to October