Cosmos - Orange
Cosmos sulphureus
£2.34
About
Brilliant tones of orange flowers on tall stems with fine feathered leaves. This beautiful eye-catching orange flower will bring you joy from early summer until fall. It tolerates poor soils and dry conditions and attracts bees, butterflies and other insects.
We find Orange Cosmos easy to grow and it will self-seed if allowed to. (Approximate seed count - 50)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: March, April
- Sow outdoors: April, May, June
- Harvest: June, July, August, September, October, November
Botany
| Latin name | Cosmos sulphureus |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cosmos |
| Cold tolerance | moderate |
| Heat preference | moderate |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | low |
| Max altitude | 1200 |
| Spacing | 15-40 cm selon espèce |
| Soil type | Variable, généralement well-drained |
| Days to maturity | 40-90 days selon espèce |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
