Cosmos Candy Stripe
Seeds and ranunculus/anemones orders are sent within 10-14 days.
Product Specification
Candy Stripe was developed quite a long time ago. The edges of the white petals are deep pink. The flowers appear to “float” among the abundant dark green foliage. An excellent cutting variety for creating bright contrasts in bouquets and compositions. Disease-resistant and productive variety. Was once voted best in garden flower competitions in the UK.
Tips to Grow:
Cosmos can be grown on poor and dry soils, but you will get the best result if you pay some attention to it. Disease and cold-resistant, tolerates mild frosts ( -1-2 ⁰С). Transplants well. Seeds are large enough and can be grown by direct seeding once the soil temperature is above 16⁰С. Pinch main stem at 25-30 cm height to encourage branching and bloom production. Subsequent deadheading is recommended to keep plant blooming.
Numbers of seeds in package: 25 seeds
Average seed life: 2-3 years
5
10-12
1 cm
5-7
23-27 ⁰С
annual
60-100 cm
full sun
30-40 cm
Starting from Seeds
The journey of cultivating seeds offers numerous rewards. It provides an early start to the season, grants access to a plenty of unique varieties not commonly available at local nurseries, and efficiently fills your cutting garden at a budget-friendly cost.
Growing Experience
Cultivating plants from seeds is not just a horticultural task- it’s a journey of growth and discovery. As you embark on this journey, each stage of the process becomes a fulfilling experience.
From the delicate germination of the seeds to the sturdy emergence of seedlings, and finally, the flourishing of mature plants, you become an active participant in the miraculous cycle of life.
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