Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sensation Crimson Halo’ seeds – (Gloria)

Description

Picture thanks to www.hazzardsgreenhouse.com

This lovely cosmos has deep pink  15 cm flowers with a dark crimson halo in the centre .  It is a tall growing cosmos reaching approx 1m in height.  It is perfect for the mid border and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden.  It makes a very attractive cut flower.

Sowing advice

Sow in spring early summer, late summer and autumn. Sow in pots or trays or direct where they are to grow
Sow indoors prior to the last expected frost or sow direct after all danger of frost has passed. Indoors sow into moist, well-drained seed raising mix. Just cover with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp 21 deg C. Germination takes 1-2 weeks.
Direct sow into moist well drained soil, keep moist until plants are established