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.Β
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
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