A beautiful Cosmos that delivers an early display of colour in the garden. 'Antiquity' is an upright, bushy annual with finely-divided, bright green leaves that requires little to no staking and bears daisy-like crimson to burgundy flowers maturing to sepia-bronze over time. Perfect for pots and very floriferous delivering long-lasting (up to 10 days) cut flowers for the vase.
How to care for Cosmos bipinnatus Antiquity:
Pot up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)