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Cosmos 'Crest Lemon'
Cosmos 'Crest Lemon'
Cosmos 'Crest Lemon'
Seed Packet

Cosmos 'Crest Lemon'

Cosmos sulphureus
Sunny cosmos 'Crest Lemon' is a joy of the summer garden. Bright beacons of gold doubled flowers 2.5" across compliment every other flower, handsome dark green cut foliage adds richness and depth, and its unbeatable free-flowering ways guarantee a bountiful show. Deadheading needed.
SKU #S1854
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
60
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1.5-2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Golden yellow
Features
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8-1/4"
Sprout Time:
3-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start in pots 4-5 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at about 60-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in spring, after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
In springtime, after all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
These floriferous Cosmos suphureus varieties are great in butterfly gardens and the border. Sulfur cosmos tolerate drought conditions making them a good choice for dry meadow plantings. The flowers bloom with abandon and can finish blooming in midsummer if seedheads are left on the plant. Deadhead daily or shear after the first flush of flowers to encourage rebloom, reseed in midsummer, or replace with a quick blooming annual. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant. Water regularly while establishing, then only during dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Cosmos do not need rich soils, and may sprawl in nitrogen rich soils.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases. Powdery mildew can be discouraged with a regular preventative application of a baking soda based spray.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers start to open to 1/2 open; best vase life before the flowers are pollinated.
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