{"product_id":"ga-cosmos-sulfur-bio","title":"Organic Cosmos 'Sulfur'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Organic Cosmos 'Sulfur' (Cosmos sulphureus) from the seed company Gaia, a bright and resistant variety with orange-red flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCosmos 'Sulfur' forms \u003cstrong\u003ecompact to semi-upright\u003c\/strong\u003e plants with \u003cstrong\u003efinely cut, medium-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a light texture that highlights the intense color of its flowers. The single flowers, held above the foliage, display a \u003cstrong\u003estriking deep orange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly vibrant in full sun. Their open shape facilitates access to nectar, making it a popular choice for \u003cstrong\u003ebumblebees, beneficial insects, and pollinating birds\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This annual variety, capable of \u003cstrong\u003eself-seeding\u003c\/strong\u003e , is known for its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e once established. It integrates naturally into \u003cstrong\u003ewildflower meadows\u003c\/strong\u003e , sunny gardens, and mixed borders, while also providing excellent cut flowers thanks to the longevity and vibrancy of its colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Legumes, Squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact to semi-upright\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 90 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense orange-red flowers, drought-tolerant, attracts pollinators, ideal for wildflower meadows, self-seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/Floral Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple, open flowers, flexible stems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , either indoors in \u003cstrong\u003eearly spring\u003c\/strong\u003e or directly outdoors once \u003cstrong\u003eall risk of frost has passed\u003c\/strong\u003e . Space the plants \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and the rows \u003cstrong\u003e45 to 60 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong\u003elight, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e , even poor soil, to encourage abundant and long-lasting flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Cosmos prefers full \u003cstrong\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emoderate watering (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Once well established, it tolerates dry periods well and requires little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Maintenance and flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Regularly remove \u003cstrong\u003efaded flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage continuous blooming. \u003cstrong\u003eSuccessive plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e extend the flowering period. At the end of the season, allowing a few flowers to go to seed promotes \u003cstrong\u003enatural reseeding\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e• Flowering meadows and naturalistic gardens\u003cbr\u003e • Sunny edges at the front or center\u003cbr\u003e • Massifs favorable to pollinators\u003cbr\u003e • Cut flowers in warm hues\u003cbr\u003e • Drought-resistant ornamental vegetable gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The cosmos \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Sulfur'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e brings a \u003cstrong\u003ebright and warm energy\u003c\/strong\u003e to the garden, while offering \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e in the face of heat and drought. It is an expressive variety, easy to grow, that energizes sunny and vibrant spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075549454496,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Cosmos_Sulfur_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765629625","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-cosmos-sulfur-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}