{"product_id":"fothergills-cosmos-apricotta-flower-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta', a highly celebrated and innovative breakthrough within the Cosmos genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, growing with exceptional speed from a spring sowing to yield a massive, heavy return of flowers in its very first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique Award-Winning Colourway:\u003c\/b\u003e Famed for its highly unusual and sophisticated colour palette; the petals open in a soft, delicate pastel apricot-peach and feature a contrasting warm rose-pink ring around a golden central eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a well-branched, sturdy, and compact upright habit, reaching a perfect mid-border mature height of 90cm (3ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLong-Lasting Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a non-stop, relentless display of blooms from early summer right through to the first sharp frosts of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute favorite for contemporary floral design; the elegant stems and unique peach tones make it a stunning, long-lasting focal point in fresh summer kitchen bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e The wide-open, accessible single blooms act as an inviting natural landing pad, keeping your garden buzzing with life by attracting butterflies, honeybees, and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives at its absolute best when positioned in a bright, open spot in full sun, showing excellent natural heat and drought resilience once fully established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds early indoors from March to April in cellular trays of moist, free-draining compost, or sow directly outdoors in May where they are to flower once the risk of spring frost has safely passed. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e For indoor-started seedlings, acclimatize them to outdoor temperatures gradually before transplanting. Space the plants approximately 30–40cm apart to allow their branching framework room to mature smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid over-fertilizing, as rich soil will encourage excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants to encourage an even bushier habit, and deadhead spent blooms regularly to stimulate a non-stop succession of fresh buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57559833608575,"sku":"FTG-46995","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/46995_COSMOS_20Apricotta.webp?v=1779180200","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cosmos-apricotta-flower-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}