{"product_id":"fothergills-cosmos-sweet-kisses","title":"Fothergill's Cosmos Sweet Kisses","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 'Sweet Kisses', a premium and visually intricate selection within the Cosmos genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing rapidly from a spring sowing to yield a relentless, non-stop flush of flowers in its very first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRuffled Picotee Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces large, eye-catching semi-double and ruffled flowers featuring a delicate blend of crisp whites and soft pinks, beautifully framed by contrasting deep rose-pink picotee margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStately Tall Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a tall, upright, and well-branched growth habit, reaching a mature back-of-border height of 120cm (48in) that brings soft, fluid movement to garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine Feathery Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Clothed in soft, deeply cut, fern-like bright green leaves that lend a light, airy texture and act as a beautiful neutral canvas for the romantic blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExquisite Cut Flower Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly prized for floral arrangements; the long, clean, straight stems and dense, textured bicolour flower heads hold their form beautifully in water, providing a striking focal point for fresh summer bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator Haven:\u003c\/b\u003e The highly accessible, nectar-rich central cores serve as an exceptional natural fueling station, keeping your garden buzzing with life by drawing in butterflies and bees.\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 heat and drought resilience once fully established in free-draining soils.\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\u003eSoil Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant out into ordinary, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich or heavily manured ground, as high fertility will encourage excessive foliage production at the expense of the blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to their impressive 120cm height, plants grown in exposed or windy gardens will benefit from subtle support using canes or link stakes. Deadhead faded blooms regularly throughout the summer to continuously trigger a fresh succession of beautiful bicolour buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561030656383,"sku":"FTG-47011","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cosmos_Sweet_Kisses.webp?v=1779185522","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cosmos-sweet-kisses","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}