Fothergill's Cosmos Sensation Mixed Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mixed', the definitive and globally acclaimed benchmark selection within the Cosmos genus.
• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional speed from a spring sowing to yield a relentless, non-stop flush of flowers in its very first season.
• Extra-Large Single Blooms: Produces magnificent, wide-open daisy-like flowers with broad, silk-textured petals that surround a bright, sun-kissed golden central core.
• Vibrant Sensation Palette: Delivers a beautifully balanced, lively mixture of traditional summer colours, ranging from soft pastel rose-pinks and blush tones to deep, striking crimson-reds and crisp, pure whites.
• Stately Tall Framework: Displays a tall, upright, and robustly branched growth habit, reaching a mature back-of-border height of 120cm (48in).
• Delicate Ferny Foliage: Clothed in soft, deeply cut, feathery bright green leaves that lend a light, airy texture and dance beautifully when a summer breeze rustles through the garden.
• The Ultimate Cut Flower: An absolute staple for home floral styling; the extra-long, clean, straight stems and vibrant, open flower heads hold their form and colour beautifully in large, rustic summer bouquets.
• Pollinator Haven: The wide-open, highly accessible single blossoms act as an ideal natural landing pad, keeping your garden buzzing with life by attracting butterflies, honeybees, and bumblebees.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: 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.
• Soil Note: Plant out into ordinary, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich or heavily manured ground, as high soil fertility will encourage excessive foliage production at the expense of the blossoms.
• Support & Maintenance: Due to their impressive 120cm height, plants grown in exposed or windy gardens will benefit from subtle support using canes, brushwood, or link stakes. Deadhead faded blooms regularly throughout the summer to continuously trigger a fresh succession of beautiful bicolour buds.