Description

Sulphur Orange Cosmos Seeds

Sulphur Orange Cosmos is known as an excellent cut flower with a vase life of 7 - 10 days. Cut the blooms in the early morning hours, and select stems with flowers that have just opened. Remove the leaves below the waterline, and enjoy a beautiful bouquet.

Directly sow Sulphur Orange Cosmos seeds into prepared soil after the danger of frost has passed. Lightly rake the soil over the flower seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the area moist until germination. 

Flower Specifications

• Season: Annual
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Height: 24 inches
• Bloom Season: Summer and fall
• Bloom Color: Orange
• Environment: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4

Planting Directions

• Temperature: 70 - 85F
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Light Required: Yes
• Depth: 1/16 inch
• Sowing Rate: 6 seeds per plant
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches

Pros and cons

• Flowering