Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' (Apollo Series)
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- 2 litre pot
- £12.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- 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
Delight in the beauty of this compact and elegant half-hardy annual with its finely-divided green leaves, complemented by white daisy-like flowers boasting a generous 10cm (4”) diameter and warm golden 'true' flowering centres. This captivating cottage garden favourite, popular with cut-flower enthusiasts, unfolds its charm from summer into autumn, ensuring a reliable bloom with regular deadheading. 'Apollo White' stands as a testament to ease of growth, making it an invaluable addition to cutting and wildlife gardens as a perfect summer infill. Its modest size and bushy habit makes it ideal for patio pots.
Grow on in a well-lit and ventilated frost free environment (such as a greenhouse, coldframe or conservatory). Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals with a high-potash fertiliser throughout summer.