Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Hot Pink Mixed'
cosmos
- 20 seedlings
- £18.49 £0.92 each
- available to order from winter
- 40 + 20 FREE seedlings
- £36.99 £0.62 each
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- Position: full sun to light shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
Large, papery blooms with bright yellow centres in white, wine-red and bubblegum pink, appear non-stop throughout the summer and right up until the first frosts. Superb as border plants, 'Sonata Hot Pink Mixed' will also flourish in large pots - and their fine, feathery foliage is also attractive.
Garden care:
Plant Cosmos atrosanguineus in frost-free conditions, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, spacing the plants 30-40cm (12-15in) apart.
Water thoroughly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilise in spring and mid-summer, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
In cooler locations, dig up the tubers in autumn, reduce the stems to within 5cm (2in) of the roots, and store them in a cool, dry place for replanting in spring. Alternatively, mulch with a thick layer of compost over the winter to protect the plants.
Water thoroughly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilise in spring and mid-summer, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
In cooler locations, dig up the tubers in autumn, reduce the stems to within 5cm (2in) of the roots, and store them in a cool, dry place for replanting in spring. Alternatively, mulch with a thick layer of compost over the winter to protect the plants.
