Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' (Apollo Series)

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' (Apollo Series)

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  • 2 litre pot
  • £11.04 £12.99
  • available to order from summer
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  • Standard £5.99
  • 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 (4in) 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.

Cosmos bipinnatus '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.


  • Garden care:
    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.