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cosmea Sonata Series

Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Series

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

Sonata Series are compact annuals to 30cm, with finely dissected leaves and single, daisy-like flower-heads 8cm across, in shades of red, pink and white with yellow centre

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandyChalk

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16°C in mid-spring under glass, or in situ in late spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years