This plant is popular with beneficial insects, bees butterflies and other pollinators, and provides seed for garden birds. It grows to 30cm tall and 20cm across in full sun and a moist but well-drained soils. Gorgeous red-orange flowers are produced from July to October (dead head to prolong flowering).
The petals can be used in salads.
Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red'
£3.60 Regular Price
£1.80Sale Price
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Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Moist but well drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Half hardy (will survive a light frost)