Thompson and Morgan Cosmos Bipinnatus Cupcakes Seeds 100 Pack

Cosmos Bipinnatus Cupcakes  This variety of Cosmos was discovered after US customer Diane Engdahl of Santa Rosa, California sent us the seeds of an unusual Cosmos she was growing in 2007. Since then, our breeders have been refining the habit of this colourful mixture. As a result, we have Cosmos bipinnatus Cupcakes a beautiful mix of elegant white, pale pink and rose pink single and semidouble cup-shaped blooms which are free flowering and easy to grow. They make an excellent addition to borders or a lovely container plant display, standing out among other plants. Ideal For: Patio, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower GardenHardiness: Half hardy Position In: Full sunlight: Up to 120cmSpread: Up to 60cmCosmos bipinnatus Cupcakes is supplied as 1 packet of 100 seeds. Sow Cosmos seed from March to May at a depth of 3mm 1/8 inches in a good quality seed compost, and cover the seeds with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 1825C 6477F or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 715 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7cm 3inches pots and grow them in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When Cosmos plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun in any moist, well-drained soil at a distance of 45cm 18 inches apart. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem when transplanting to encourage stems to branch and produce more Cosmos flowers. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.