Mr Fothergills Seeds Johnsons Cosmos Purity

Large, fine leaved plants produce so many flowers they’re a ‘must have’ for any summer border and cut flower garden. For the longest vase life, pick as flowers begin to open and change water daily.

Cosmos in a vase will last considerably longer if water is changed daily.

For indoor sowing
When February to April.
Where In trays of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with 0.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Keep at approx. 15-20°C. Seedlings appear 14-21 days.
Care Grow on at approx. 13-15°C. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise to outside conditions from late May (avoid frosts). Transplant 30cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed free. Flowers June to October.

For outdoor sowing
When April to May.
Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist.
Care When large enough thin to 30cm apart. Keep moist and weed free.
Flowers June to October.
Regular cutting of fresh and faded blooms will prolong flowering.

Mr Fothergills Seeds

9.8 x 16.8 x 0.5 cm