Spring planted

Cosmos peucedanifolius

Order Code: 25-05

Delivered to you from end of March/April

£8.00

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Plants originating from Bolivia, closely related to those favourite annuals you all know, but these form a tuber and are perennial which is a big bonus. They thrive here on our heavy loam, in flower continuously with simple pink flowers from mid to late summer on long stems. These are from seed sown last year and their growth filled a 1 litre pot by the autumn. The resulting tubers will flower well in 2023 with slight variation in the shade of pink. Sunny situations in good soil suit them.

Planting Instructions

What should be tender plants related to Dahlias, we have found them to be persistent even on heavy loam soils in Somerset. Store the tubers dry till March, then pot up and grow to plant out in late May, 12” (30cm) apart. There they need a sunny position in good soil with summer moisture. The foliage is fine and the flowers vary slightly, flowering through the summer about 18" (45 cm) tall. Worth trying in a permanent position in sheltered gardens.

Plant Details

Flowers   Summer 

Height     18” (45cm)

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