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Cosmos sulphureus Polidor Mixed

Cosmos sulphureus Polidor Mixed

Genus: Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A bushy, half hardy annual producing attractive, deeply cut foliage and a mixture of single and semi-double flowers in shades of orange and yellow from summer through until the autumn. Great for cut flowers and border displays

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

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 FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Dead-head regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in mid spring

Pests

May be affected by aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years