Cosmos - Apricot Lemonade

Apricot Lemonade is a new cosmos with delicate colors of primrose yellow and soft rose, some with rings, and many washed in pink on the petal backs.

20 organic seeds

KEY GROWING INFORMATION

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-10 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:

Transplant - Sow into 50-cell plug flats or preferred seedling container 5-7 weeks before planting out, covering seeds lightly. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seed - Sow after last frost, once soil temperature is above 60°F (16°C), covering seeds lightly. Pinching encourages branching.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

24-30 in.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12". Wider spacing creates stronger, thicker stems.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Petals just opening, but not yet flattened. Deadheading is required to have blooms all summer.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Any soil.

USES:

Excellent cut flowers. Beds, containers, and mass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Cosmos spp.