Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ Half-Hardy Annual 1 Packet (40 Seeds) by Thompson and Morgan

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Stake and tie if necessary during the growing season, water regularly and dead-head to prolong the flowering season. So many of these fashionable shorter Cosmos can be disappointing but not this one, after years of trials, this one is my favourite! Cosmos Apricota have an exceptional colour, adorable shades of apricot with a hint of pink and a lovely soft pink center. Individual blooms don’t last long in the vase, about 4-6 days, but each stem is loaded with multiple blossoms that open over a period of a week. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

When you are selecting the right spot, keep in mind that this cosmos easily becomes 100 centimeters tall!

Details: Type Half-Hardy Annual Position Cutting Garden Soil Broad Tolerance Flowers July - October Height 90cm (36in) Common name Mexican Aster Moisture Moist but Well-drained Aspect Full Sun Spread 45cm (18in) Cultivation Best sown under cover in April but can be direct sown in May. It’ll encourage these beauties to grow nice and bushy, ensuring a breathtaking display of vibrant flowers. Noted for its unique color, Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ is an upright, bushy annual boasting single, pale apricot flowers, 3-4 in. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem when transplanting to encourage stems to branch and produce more Cosmos flowers.

Easy to grow , I did start them off indoors under a plastic cover , then planted out once hardened off a few weeks later. Every garden should have some Cosmos bipinnatus - so easy to grow, colourful and with a very long flowering season.

Apricot Lemonade' is a new cosmos with delicate colors of primrose yellow and soft rose, some with rings, and many washed in pink on the petal backs. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. With 40 years experience in the horticultural industry, where better to obtain gardening advice than from Cowell's, the family garden centre.

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting.Standing at a height of 50 to 70 centimeters, this cosmos variety is more compact compared to others, making it a versatile choice for various garden spaces. If you are dissatisfied in any way with their condition on arrival, please let us know within 14 days. So, whether you’re a flower enthusiast or a gardening novice, Apricotta’s vibrant and inviting hues will make it a cherished addition to your garden. Cosmos is a pollinator's favorite, and often we see bees and beneficial insects settle on the golden pollen centers, taking their nourishment as the flowers wave in the summer breezes. Awarded for their novelty in 2018, these cosmos bloom early, gracing your garden with their unique charm.

Even the best pictures don't really do justice to the incredible tones of this cosmos - like a summer sunset, almost seem to glow. I'm extremely disappointed because while the seeds had a fabulous germination rate- now they've bloomed the colour is 'Gloria' and not Apricot Lemonade as stated. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7cm (3") pots and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. This cookie is used to track how many times users see a particular advert which helps in measuring the success of the campaign and calculate the revenue generated by the campaign. The benefits include getting a jump on the season, having access to hundreds of specialty varieties that you won’t find at your local nurseries or garden.

Fairly pest-free and low maintenance, add this charming plant to the landscape, and you will be rewarded with abundant butterflies. Early 20th-century gardeners had to be content with a fleeting flower or two before the frost came to claim them all. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C (64-77F) or seal it inside a polythene bag.