Cosmos 'Apricotta'
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Pink apricot flowers and a romantic atmosphere all summer long
Cosmos “Apricotta” ( Cosmos bipinnatus ), offered by OSC Seeds
Cosmos Apricotta dazzles with its apricot hues mingled with pink , creating a soft, warm, and romantic atmosphere in the garden. Highly floriferous, it blooms from mid-summer until the first frost , in full sun, and with excellent tolerance to heat and light drought . Its tall, graceful stems and finely cut, almost curled foliage make it an ideal plant for borders, cottage gardens, or bouquets. Easy to grow, it attracts numerous pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing
Plant height: 90–120 cm
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Flowering begins: Mid-summer
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Zinnias, poppies, nigella
Incompatible plants: Plants that prefer very shade (lack of flowering)
Planting and maintenance:
Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden once the soil has warmed up. Sow 3–5 mm deep and provide full sun for maximum flowering. Space plants 30 to 45 cm apart. Water moderately: cosmos prefers light, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering until the first frost.
