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A great colour mix of deep orange and tangerine flowers in single and double forms.

Genus Cosmos (syn. Bidens)
Group/Species sulphureus
Variety Bright Lights
Type Half-Hardy Annual
Border Position Cutting Garden
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
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. Grow seedlings on in individual pots or modules until large enough to plant out. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before transplanting into the garden after all risk of frost has passed.
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.
Flowering June - October, 12-14 weeks from sowing
Vase Life 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
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights' reviews

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Reviewed 21st October 2019 by Betty

Did not germinate well and did not show colours as appear on packet on the few that did

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Reviewed 13th August 2019 by Christine

Good germination. Lovely little flower

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Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Janet

Was most satisfactory

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Reviewed 3rd August 2019 by Fiona

Just coming into their own now. Lovely, tall and striking plants

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Mr Percy

Beautiful. Really love the brightness.

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Betty

Did not germinate well and did not show colours as appear on packet on the few that did

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jo Hughes

Lovely plants with bright flowers that stand out in fine or dull weather. I enjoy having them in my garden.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Niall

Good service.Have lost all of them this year due to bad weather! Seem to be the least hardy of all the cosmos I grow.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Fiona

Good germination. They are flowering really well, all shades of yellow and orange. Make good cut flowers .

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine

Good germination. Lovely little flower

Excellent plant, still flowering

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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Caroline Carroll

I don't have a greenhouse so grew these on a windowsill and about ten survived. they were planted quite late and so didn't start flowering until late August, but what a great plant to have now when others have finished. They are a big bush rather than single stalks like other cosmos and just go on and on with regular deadheading. I'd recommend,.

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