Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds

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60 Seeds

A half hardy annual, flowers the same year as sown
Large, picotee flowers will turn heads all summer
Soft billowing foliage creates an ideal border backdrop

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Botanical Name: C. bipinnatus

SKU: 16210

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Cosmos Candy Stripe Seeds as featured on Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh

Cosmos Candy Stripe is a stunning variety, known for its large, eye-catching blooms with a delicate pink picotee edge. These flowers have an ethereal quality, appearing to 'float' gracefully amongst the fine, fern-like foliage, creating a truly enchanting effect in any garden setting.

This variety is not only visually appealing but also highly versatile, making an excellent addition to borders or when planted in informal, natural-looking drifts. Cosmos Candy Stripe is especially prized as a cut flower, bringing its charming elegance indoors to brighten up your home.

A Best Buy variety as recommended by the Gardening Press and Consumer Groups, it’s a favourite among gardening enthusiasts for its effortless beauty and ease of cultivation.

Cosmos are easy to grow and thrive in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. They are also loved by pollinators, making them a great choice for eco-conscious gardeners. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, these seeds promise a rewarding and delightful addition to your outdoor space.

Key Features

Attractive to Pollinators

Half Hardy Annual

Suitable For Cut Flowers

Suitable for Full Sun

Grow In

Bedding
Border
Container
Patio
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Product Details

Botanical Name C. bipinnatus

Genus Cosmos

Plant Class Half Hardy Annual

Habitat Tall

Situation Full Sun

Attractive to Attractive To Bees and Attractive To Butterflies

Plant Height 120cm(48in)

Colour Pink,White

Sow & Grow

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. Flowers: June-October.

Planting & Harvesting

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