{"product_id":"fothergills-cosmos-dwarf-candyfloss-mix-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cosmos Dwarf Candyfloss Mix 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, a premium and highly uniform selection within the beloved Cosmos genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional speed from spring sowings to provide a relentless, non-stop flush of flowers in its very first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Candyfloss Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a cheerful, balanced mixture of wide, daisy-like blossoms in striking shades of deep crimson-red, clear rose-pink, and brilliant pure white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDwarf, Self-Supporting Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a neat, bushy, and upright habit that reaches a manageable height of 60cm (24in). Unlike taller varieties, this dwarf selection requires absolutely no staking or support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Wildlife Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e The large, wide-open flower heads feature exposed, pollen-rich yellow centres that act as an essential feeding station for bumblebees, butterflies, and hoverflies, while the autumn seed heads draw in hungry garden birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelicate Feathery Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Clothed in soft, finely cut, fern-like bright green leaves that lend a light, airy texture and sophisticated visual appeal to mixed planting schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Growing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives beautifully in a bright, open position in full sun, performing exceptionally well even in poorer, less fertile 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 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 conditions before planting out. Space the young plants roughly 30–40cm apart to give their bushy framework room to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly until fully established. This plant is remarkably drought-tolerant once settled. Deadhead faded blooms continuously throughout the summer months to dramatically prolong the flowering season and keep fresh buds coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57559817290111,"sku":"FTG-46998","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cosmos_Dwarf_Candyfloss_Mix_Seeds.jpg?v=1779180041","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cosmos-dwarf-candyfloss-mix-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}