Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'
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 Apricotta is perfect for planting at the back of your bed to add some drama to your garden.
- Cut Flowers
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Pot Fans
- Fuss Free
- Tall strong stems make for great cut flowers.
- Attracts bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.
- Dog and cat safe.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
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You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
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- Tall strong stems make for great cut flowers.
- Attracts bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.
- Dog and cat safe.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
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About Cosmos 'Apricotta'
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
t 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 'Apricotta' |
| Other Names | Cosmea 'Apricotta' |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Pot Size | 30 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
| Number of Seeds | 40 |
| Sowing Tips | 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. |