Cosmos 'Apricotta'

A delicious confection of colors of apricot, peach, and soft rose, exclusive Cosmos 'Apricotta' is an exciting new introduction. The gorgeous sprays of large cupped blooms are excellent cut flowers and keep blooming summer to fall frosts. Enrich your garden spaces by nurturing the many beneficial insects and pollinators that are sure to visit this flower.

Details:

QTY: 25

TYPE: Annual
 
SITE: Full sun

DEPTH: Cover Lightly

GERMINATION: 7-10 days at 20-22°C

HEIGHT: 20 - 30"

MATURITY: 75 - 90 Days

SPACING: 12"

PINCH: 12"

How to Grow:
Indoors (Recommended) - Sow into seedling container 5-7 weeks before last frost, covering seeds lightly. Harden-off and transplant outdoors after last frost. Direct seed - Sow after last frost, once soil temperature is above 16°C, covering seeds lightly. Pinching encourages branching. Tall varieties may benefit from some wind protection.

Harvesting/Vase Life:
Individual blooms don’t last long in the vase, about 4-6 days, but each stem is loaded with multiple blossoms that open over a period of a week. Harvest when flowers are just starting to unfurl, but haven’t fully opened in order to prevent insects from pollinating, which will help stretch the vase life by a few extra days. Flower preservative is recommended.