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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Pinkie'
Soft pink compact cosmos to flower in a pot all summer and autumn, and you can harvest it for vases for inside too. More
| 100 seeds 153004 | £2.25 |
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Soft pink cosmos to flower in a pot all summer and autumn, and you can harvest it for vases too.
| Genus | Cosmos |
| Group/Species | bipinnatus |
| Variety | Sensation Pinkie |
| Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
| Common Name | Cosmos |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Fertile, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover in mid spring and plant out after last frosts, or direct sow early May. |
| Care Tips | Pinch out tips at 15-20cm to encourage bushier plants. Needs staking. |
| Flowering | July - October |
| Harvesting | Flower production 3-4 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
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Plant Delivery - Due to the current circumstances, when in stock, please allow 4 weeks for despatch. Please click here for more information regarding delivery times due to the Covid-19 situation.
Seeds Delivery - When in stock, please allow 2-3 working days for despatch. Orders placed prior to 21st May will be despatched by Friday 22nd May if the items were in stock at the point of order.
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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Pinkie' reviews
Average based on 4 reviews
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Shiona excellent result, waiting to bloom |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pam I have ordered these seeds several times and on each occasion I have had wonderful plants. The flowers look lovely in the garden not too tall with lovely pink flowers. I would highly recommend. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Geraldine As with other cosmos a little slow to flower |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine Very poor show, only 1/15 seeds germinated |
