At a Glance
- Variety:Cosmos
Unwins Cosmos Fizzy Rose Picotee is an eye-catching semi double Cosmos with a rosy white centre and ruby edge. Tall and well branching, they’ll create an abundance of flowers through summer into autumn.
- Flowers in abundance
- Great for bees and pollinating insects
- Perfect way for adding summer colour to the border.
Sowing Time
March – April
Sowing Indoors
Level fill a tray with seed compost firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly over the surface, lightly covering with vermiculite. Place a propagator at 18-25 degree Celsius (64-77 Fahrenheit) or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room.
Growing On
When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When plants are 5cm (2in) tall, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into small pots or module trays. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10 degree Celsius (50 Fahrenheit)
Hardening Off/Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants. Water well until established.
Flowering Time
June – September
