How to plant and grow cosmos
Even if you only have a tiny garden – or just some pots – you have to grow at least one cosmos. They are the lowest maintenance,...
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Antique Ivory Cosmos Collection
A pretty, soft mix of primrose yellow and pure white cosmos. Both are compact growers so ideal for flowery, long-performing containers and cut flower bunches from a small space. More
| 10 seedlings 190579-10 | £11.50 |
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| 20 seedlings 190579-20 | £19.50 |
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| 10 jumbo seedlings 190579-SP10 | £15.95 |
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A pretty, soft mix of primrose yellow and pure white cosmos. Both are compact growers so ideal for flowery, long-performing containers and cut flower bunches from a small space.
This collection includes 5 or 10 seedlings, or 5 jumbo seedlings each of:| Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
| Common Name | Cosmos |
| Border Position | Container, Middle |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | For an extra boost, sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting |
| Care Tips | Pinch out tips to encourage bushier plants. These are the perfect varieties for growing in containers. |
| Flowering | July - October |
| Vase Life | Last 7-10 days, no conditioning needed. Pick fresh straight into water, just as the buds are about to bloom, and do not pick in the heat of the day. Deadhead the main blooms that are drooping and going over after about a week. Place out of direct sunlight. |
| Harvesting | Flower production 4-5 months |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice
Cosmos summer flower arrangement
In this video, Sarah shows you how to put together a lovely roadside-inspired Cosmos 'Purity' flower arrangement.
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Antique Ivory Cosmos Collection reviews
Average based on 13 reviews
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Chris |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Shirley Only just begun to look good |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Tricia I am thrilled with the quality of the plants and was so impressed with the packaging they came in. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jane The Ivory cosmos was good. I also purchased your container selection x2. This was not so good, the petunias are lovely but the saliva and cosmos never really came through. |
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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Patricia Quality products and prompt service, with regular advice newsletters |
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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Elizabeth Wonderful plants and they grew beautifully! |
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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Janet All came out well in June and flowers throughout the summmer. |
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Reviewed 14th September 2018 by Sue |
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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Sally Flowers rather sparse, and leggy, this year, not a patch on the year before. could be to do with the drought But they were watered very frequently. And didn’t pick well. |
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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Annie Have flowered all summer great colour |
Beautiful white flowers all summer
Reviewed 6th September 2018 by Vera clancy Easy to grow looked amazing so pleased |
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Reviewed 4th September 2018 by Anne Loads of flowers and lasted well |
Disappointing
Reviewed 29th June 2018 by Louise Bage I had great hopes for this collection but they are spindly and slow growing despite fantastic conditions. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for taking time to review our site. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with your collection and hope that they have now improved and are growing normally for you. If we can help you in any way please do contact our customer service team at info@sarahraven.com or by calling 0345 092 0283 and our team will assist you further. Posted 6th July 2018 |
