Cosmos Sensation Mixed

Extra-large single heads over lovely ferny foliage.

How to Sow and Grow

• Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5cm (¼”) deep, in trays of compost.
• Water well and place in a warm position.
• A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal.
• Keep moist.
• Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.
• Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2″) apart, to other trays when large enough to handle (always hold by a leaf, never by the stem).
• Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions.
• Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-June, 30cm (1′) apart, when frosts are over.
• Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (½”) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered.
• Thin seedlings to 30cm (1′) apart.
• Water well until plants are established.
• Flowers: June-October.