Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Snow Puff’ seeds

Description

This  beautiful cosmos has large fluffy double pure white flowers up to 7 cm across, on a tall plant which has abundant flowers. It flowers from summer through into autumn and makes a great cut flower. It makes a pretty statement in the garden, and will also make a good container subject.

It likes full sun in average medium moisture, well drained soils. Don’t put into rich fertile soils or fertilise, as it will put all its energy into growing taller and producing more leaves at the expense of flowers and will flop over. Pinch out tips for  a bushier plant

Sowing advice

Sow indoors prior to last expected frostor outdoor spring early summe , late summer and early autumn. Sow directly after danger of frost has passed. Sow into moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 21°C. Germination takes 1-2 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grown on under glass. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Directly, sow into moist well-drained soil, keep moist until plants are established.