Mr Fothergill's Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds

C. bipinnatus is a striking border plant. Attractive, large flowers with a varying pink, picotee edge. The flowers appear to 'float' amongst the ferny foliage. Excellent cut flower.

A Best Buy variety as recommended by the Gardening Press and Consumer Groups.

Cosmos adds beauty to gardens, especially when planted in a random pattern or used in a border.

Specifications

• Height: 120cm(48in)
• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual (HHA)
• Habit: Tall
• Flowers: June-October.
• 60 Seeds

Sowing Guide:

Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.

Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2") apart, to other trays when large enough to handle (always hold by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-June, 30cm (1') apart, when frosts are over.

Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (½") deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart. Water well until plants are established.