Mr Fothergills Cosmos Dwarf Sonata Mixed 60 Seeds

Cosmos – Dwarf Sonata Mixed

As its name suggests, this mixtures produces dwarf plants, with a compact habit and free flowering nature, ideal for the smaller garden or large containers. This half-hardy annual reaches the height 60cm.

Sow indoors for surest results, from February to April, 0.5cm deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20C is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings, 5cm 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, before planting out into well-drained soil, from May to June, 30cm apart, when frosts are over. Or, sow outdoors for ease, from April to May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart. Water well until plants are established. Flowers from June to October.