Cosmos, Little Ladybirds ~ 55 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Cosmos sulphureus
Annual
Summer/fall bloom
Frost tender
A butterfly & bee favorite!
A great variety for containers!
These beautifully different Little Ladybirds Cosmos are carefree bloomers with jaunty, sparkling, semi-double flowers on short, open branching plants that spread as wide as they are tall. The bright colored blossoms shine in wonderful crayola orange, clear butter yellow and rich scarlet. No pastels here, just warm sunny colors on pretty plants that attract butterflies like magnets and fill patio containers and summer beds and borders with cheerful season-long charm.
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Details
Plant In: April - June
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Space Seeds: 2 - 3 inches
Days to Germinate: 5 - 10 days
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
TO PLANT OUTDOORS
Sow seeds directly into well worked garden soil in full sun once all danger of frost is past. Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart and cover about 1/4 inch deep. Seedlings will emerge in 5 to 10 days. Keep well weeded and watered.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source. Plant outdoors once weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. Thin or transplant 5 to 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
Little Ladybirds are quick to bloom, carefree and non-fussy. Use instead of marigolds in sunny borders, or to line a garden path. The brilliant warm colors and clean fern-like foliage combine beautifully with other heat-tolerant flowers. Feed and water regularly especially if planting in patio pots.
More Information
| Weight | 1.000000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Cosmos |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 2-3" think/transplant 5-6" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 5-10 days |