Unwins - Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos

Unwins - Cosmos Xanthos

The Xanthos variety of Cosmos flower is known for its soft yellow shade. It makes an excellent cut flower with soft ferny foliage. This half hardy annual Cosmos has a long flowering period & is great in containers.

Key Information:

• Half-hardy annual
• Compact, so great in containers
• Long flowering period
• Plant height: 60cm Plant spacing: 20cm

Advice & Tips:

• Level fill a tray with seed compost, filming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly, lightly covering with vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-25°C  or cover tray with cling film & leave in a warm room.
• When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When plants are 5cm tal, transplant 5cm apart into small pots or module trays Grow on at a minimum temperature of 10°C.
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when the risk of frost has passed. Allow 20cm between plants. Water well until established.
• Deadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer.

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