Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds
Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds
Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds

Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds

£4.00
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Great Cut Flowers
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Pollinator Friendly
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Perfect for Pots
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Fuss Free

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plant benefit
Great Cut Flowers
plant benefit
Pollinator Friendly
plant benefit
Perfect for Pots
plant benefit
Fuss Free

cosmos apricotta, the new bloom on the block.

The stunning Cosmos Apricotta boasts apricot and peach petals, edged in beautiful raspberry pink. Its large, cupped blooms are perfect for cutting and bringing inside to enjoy. Plus, they’ll keep blooming all summer long until the first fall frost. With its tall stature, Cosmos Appricotta is perfect for planting at the back of your bed to add some drama to your garden.

why it's special:

  • Tall strong stems make for great cut flowers.
  • Attracts bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.
  • Dog and cat safe.

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About cosmos ‘fizzy pink’


Hailing from the volcanic mountainous region of central Mexico, the common garden cosmos, Cosmos bipinnatus, is one of the most widespread annual flowers in the world, being found on all continents except Antarctica. From its humble origins it has been cultivated and bred for less than a hundred years and yet today the variety of flower forms available is truly staggering.

In The Records

It is said they were given the name “cosmos” by Spanish priests who grew them on mission grounds due to the perfect symmetry of the flowering heads (cosmos comes from the Greek word κόσμος, meaning the order of the universe, or the opposite of chaos).
Features Perfect for pots, great cut flowers, pollinator friendly and late summer flowering
Locations Balconies, containers and garden beds
Effort Level Looks after itself
Botanical Name Cosmos bipinnatus 'fizzy pink’
Other Names Cosmea 'Fizzy Pink'
Plant Type Annual
Pot Size 30 cm
Pet/Baby Safe Dog + cat safe.
Number of Seeds 40
Sowing Tips Cosmos seeds should be sown into a small tray, filled with compost, about 3mm deep and watered in, cover with a clear container and keep the seeds in a warm place like a warm windowsill.

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