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Cosmos bipinnatus Ex. 'Fizzy Pink' | ||||||||||||
Cosmos Ex. 'Fizzy Pink' | ||||||||||||
Very pretty! | ||||||||||||
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A wonderful addition to the cosmos family, this long-flowering variety has stunning pink, semi-double flowers. For best effect plant en masse as close to each other as 9 inches or so apart. Soil should be reasonably fertile, but if it is too rich, tall, lanky plants may result. As with most cosmos varieties, a good cut flower. Since other cosmos are grown in the garden there may be some cross-pollination, but the plants from which these seeds were gathered were grown in an isolated position. Jumbo plug plants, when available, will be ready to plant out but may need some protection from slugs, etc. at first. If concerned, grow them on in pots until they are a little larger. |
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Sowing and/or growing instructions | ||||||||||||
Can be sown direct, lightly raked into the soil, thinning to approx. 18in apart. Alternatively, sow under cover in spring in modules or seed trays, at 68-77F/20-25C. Do not exclude light, which aids germination. Move into individual pots as the plants develop. Wait until frost no longer poses a threat before planting into open ground. Pinch out growing tips once the plants are about 9-12in tall, to encourage branching. Prefers a fertile, moist soil in full sun. |