Cosmos Seeds, Apricotta

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Description

(Cosmos bipinnatus). Darling blooms in a color like pink lemonade are the perfect touch for your garden and arrangements. The 3.5-foot-tall plants produce an abundance of these cheerful large blooms. Flowers reach just over 3 inches across and are ultra attractive to a range of pollinators. It is a rightful winner of the esteemed Fleuroselect Novelty Award, specifically praised for its unusual color and sturdy stems for cutting.

  • Annual
  • 85 days to maturity
  • 6-8 hours of full sun
  • Sprouts in 7-14 days
  • Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4"
  • Plant Spacing: 10"
  • Ideal Temperature: 65-85 F
  • Frost Hardy: No

Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs

Growing Tips

Apricotta cosmos thrives in warm weather and continues blooming from midsummer until the first frost. Plants prefer full sun and moderate or poor soil, as excessively rich soil can lead to lots of foliage at the expense of blooms. Keep plants deadheaded to encourage more blooms throughout the season.

When to Grow

Cosmos should be direct sown after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 60 F. In cooler climates, seeds can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last expected frost and transplanted outdoors once the weather has warmed. To determine the best planting time check your local area’s frost dates. If you’re not sure how to do that, consult our blog post ‘Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.’

How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in the garden at a depth of 1/8-1/4 inch but do not cover heavily, as cosmos need light to germinate. Space seeds about 10 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. If starting indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors once they are strong enough and the weather has warmed. Be careful not to disturb the roots during transplanting.

How to Grow

Cosmos thrive in full sun and prefer well-draining, moderately fertile to poor soil. Once established, cosmos are drought tolerant and need only occasional watering. Overwatering can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms. Taller plants may need staking in windy areas. If plants become too tall or leggy, trim them back by one-third to promote bushier growth.

How to Save

  • Cosmos are insect pollinated, and there may be some crossing between varieties in the garden. You can enjoy the mixing or use caging techniques and hand pollination to avoid crossing.
  • Saving seeds from cosmos is easy: simply allow the heads to brown and dry on plants and collect seeds. Store in a cool, dry, dark place over winter.

FAQ

When will Apricotta cosmos start blooming?
This variety typically begins blooming about 85 days after sowing, producing flowers from midsummer until the first frost.

Is Apricotta cosmos drought tolerant?
Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires only occasional watering. Overwatering can weaken the stems and reduce blooms.

Do Apricotta cosmos plants need staking?
It grows up to 3.5 feet tall and may need staking in windy locations or if grown in very fertile soil, which can cause weak stems.

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