Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Cosmos
Variety Name: Cosmic Orange
Genus: Cosmos
Species: sulphureus
Year: 2000
Common Name: Cosmos
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Benary Seed
Close Market Comparison: Lady Bird Orange
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 1 inch
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 12 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
HOW TO GROW
In the North sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outside after threat of frost. Sow seed on sterile, soilless media. Keep media temperature at 70-72 degrees, cover seed with vermiculite or media. Maintain uniform moisture and expect to germinate in 5-8 days. After 4-5 weeks transplant into 3-4 inch containers. Plant in a full sun garden with well prepared, draining soil.
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