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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos'

A pale primrose-yellow cosmos, lovely in a vase with white Cosmos 'Purity' or dark rich Cosmos 'Rubenza' and it's the perfect size for containers.
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30 seeds

5 seedlings (190580-5)

10 seedlings (190580-10)

5 jumbo seedlings (190580-SP05)

3 x 9cm pots (190580-9C03)

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Half-Hardy Annual
Position
Cutting Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - October
Height
60cm (24in)
Group/Species
bipinnatus
Common name
Mexican Aster
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
45cm (18in)
Cultivation
Best sown under cover in April but can be direct sown in May. Grow seedlings on in individual pots or modules until large enough to plant out. Gradually harden off before planting out after all risk of frost has passed.

Description

A pale primrose yellow cosmos, lovely in a vase with white Cosmos 'Purity' or dark, rich Cosmos 'Rubenza' and it's the perfect size for containers.

Care Tips

Pinch out tips at 15-20cm to encourage bushier plants. Stake and tie Cosmos plants if necessary during the growing season, water regularly and dead-head to prolong the flowering season.