Cosmos Apricotta Seeds.

Cosmos bipinnatus Apricotta is a stunning and unique variety, producing soft apricot-pink blooms with delicate rose undertones that create a warm, vintage-inspired display. Its large, daisy-like flowers are beautifully offset by feathery green foliage, making it a standout choice for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

 

Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Cosmos Apricotta brings both beauty and biodiversity to your garden.

 

This tall, graceful annual reaches a height of 80–100 cm and flourishes in full sun with well-drained soil, blooming continuously from midsummer to early autumn.

 

Highly heat and drought-tolerant, it thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic planting schemes.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 30

 

Sow: March – May (indoors) or April – May (outdoors)

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH

Height: 80 – 100 cm

Flowering: June – October

Companion Plants: Snapdragons, Larkspur, Salvia

Avoid Planting With: Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients

 

Once established, Cosmos Apricotta requires minimal maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and avoid over-fertilising, as too much feed promotes foliage over flowers.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors:

Sow seeds in moist, well-drained compost from March to May, keeping them at 15–20°C. Once seedlings develop, transplant into individual pots and grow on. Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost.

 

Outdoors:

Sow directly into prepared, weed-free soil from April to May. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist until germination occurs. Once seedlings are established, thin to 30 cm apart for optimal growth.

 

With its romantic apricot-pink blooms and delicate, airy foliage, Cosmos Apricotta adds warmth, elegance, and pollinator-friendly charm to any summer garden.

 

Mr Fothergills Seeds Range