Cosmos Sulfur Bright Lights Seeds

Cosmos Sulfur Bright Lights Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A vibrant and free flowering annual grown for its dazzling mix of orange, yellow, and scarlet blooms.

 

Sulfur Cosmos Bright Lights produces bushy plants with masses of semi double flowers that bring bold colour to borders, beds, and wildlife gardens.

 

Their cheerful display attracts pollinators and provides long lasting seasonal interest.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil, tolerating heat and poor conditions once established. Perfect for ornamental planting, wildlife friendly schemes, and cut flower arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow March to May direct outdoors or indoors from February.

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C.

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun.

Height/Spread 60 to 90 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread.

Flowering July to October.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds thinly in prepared soil or in trays of moist, free draining compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 18 to 22°C. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 2 weeks. Thin seedlings to 30 to 40 cm apart when large enough to handle. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Sulfur Cosmos thrives in sunny positions and poor soils, requiring little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Dazzling mix of orange, yellow, and scarlet blooms.

Attracts pollinators to the garden.

Heat tolerant and easy to grow.

Adds colour and texture to borders and beds.

Perfect for ornamental planting and cut flowers.

 

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