Cosmos Apple-blossom Lime Seeds
R 65,00
Grow stunning Cosmos Apple-blossom Lime flowers with our organic, South African soil hardy seeds. These elegant cosmos flowers are perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, and fresh-cut flower arrangements.
Why gardeners love them:
🍋 Unique lime-white blooms
🌱 Easy to grow from seed
🌼 Long flowering season
🐝 Attracts bees and pollinators
💐Beautiful cut flowers for bouquets
Best planted in full sun ☀️with well-draining soil. Regular picking encourages even more blooms throughout the season.
Perfect for:
- Cottage gardens
- Flower beds & borders
- Wildflower gardens
- Cut flower gardens
Quantity
Technical Info
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Colour |
Yellow edges with white-ish centre |
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Scientific Name |
Cosmos bipinnatus |
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Height |
90cm - 120cm |
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Days To Maturity |
75 - 90 days |
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Life Cycle |
Annual |
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Light Preferences |
Full Sun |
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Sowing Time |
September - February |
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Days To Germination |
7 days |
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Planting Space |
25cm |
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Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with vermiculite. Best in my opinion. Plant out sooner than later as they have large root systems. |
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Pinch |
When plants are about 20cm - 30 cm tall, take sharp pruners or your fingers and snip the top off just above where two leaves should emerge. I always say look for a V shape the cut above that V. |
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Seeds Per Packet |
30 |
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Uses |
Excellent cut flowers. The more you cut the more blooms you get. |
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Netting |
Netting is preferable if you are looking for straight stems. They do tend to flop in wind and very wet conditions. |
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when the individual flowers are half-way open. The more you harvest them, the more they bloom. Harvest early in the mornings they will keep for a week. |
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Germination |
Easy |