Description

‘Apricotta’ is a 2021 Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner, and it’s easy to see why. Cosmos are always a favorite for their cheerful bounty of blooms, and this color has us swooning! Stunning apricot-pink blooms with yellow centers atop sturdy, tall stems make them ideal for cutting. Cosmos attract pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and easy to care for.

Botanical Name:Cosmos bipinnatus

Family:Asteraceae

Native:Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness:Annual

Plant Dimensions:32″42″ tall and 24″36″ wide

Variety Information:3” wide flowers, with apricot and pink petals and yellow centers.

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Attributes:Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60F.

When to Start Inside:4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge:510 days

Seed Depth:Barely cover

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning:When 1″ 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting:For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with flower buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently.

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