Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo mixed' (Apollo Series)
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: half hardy annual
A vibrant mix of pinks, whites, and magenta daisy-like flowers mark ‘Apollo mix’ is a great, eye-catching Cosmos for summer bedding displays. It’s also compact so suitable for patio pots where it’s dense, feathery foliage will fill planters and cut flower vases throughout a long season. Easy-to-grow, this half-hardy annual is strongly resistant to heat and sun.
Pot up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.