{"product_id":"fothergills-cosmos-double-dutch-white","title":"Fothergill's Cosmos Double Dutch White","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 'Double Dutch White', a premium, highly refined selection within the Cosmos genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with incredible speed from a spring sowing to yield an abundance of pure white blooms in its very first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRuffled Snow-White Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Features large, eye-catching double and semi-double flower heads with beautifully layered, crinkled petals surrounding a subtle, glowing golden central core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStately \u0026amp; Bushy Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a tall, upright, yet remarkably bushy and well-branched growth habit, reaching a mature back-of-border height of 90–120cm (36–48in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Florist's Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute triumph for home styling; the long, clean, straight stems and dense, volumetric white flower heads hold their form beautifully in water, providing a crisp focal point for fresh summer bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Support:\u003c\/b\u003e The wide-open, accessible centers are a favorite foraging spot for local pollinators, while the maturing flower heads in late autumn produce high-quality seeds that attract hungry garden birds.\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, demonstrating excellent natural resilience in poorer, well-drained soils where other annuals might struggle.\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 all danger 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, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor temperatures before transplanting. Space the young plants approximately 30–45cm apart to allow their bushy, multi-branched framework plenty of room to mature smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid over-fertilising, as overly rich soil will encourage excessive leaf growth at the expense of blossoms. Support tall plants with subtle stakes in windy areas, and remove dead flower heads regularly to prolong the flowering season right up until the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57559976739199,"sku":"FTG-47001","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cosmos_Double_Dutch_White.webp?v=1779182862","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cosmos-double-dutch-white","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}