Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cosimo Purple Red' (Cosimo Series)
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: Half-hardy annual
'Cosimo Purple Red' brings a burst of vibrant colour and fluttering blooms to the garden from early summer. This compact cultivar, with finely-divided, feathery foliage, has abundant richly coloured flowers in bold shades of purple red. With its early and extended flowering season, dwarf habit and brightly coloured daisy blooms, this cosmos is a perfect choice for borders, containers, and wildlife gardens.
Garden care:
Seedlings should be potted up and grow on under glass. Once all risk of frost has passed these Cosmos can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals throughout summer with a high-potash fertiliser. Taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.