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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity'

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This beautiful, half-hardy annual delivers a prolonged display of colour in the garden.

An upright, bushy plant with finely-divided, bright green leaves, Cosmos bipinnatus 'Antiquity' requires little to no staking and bears masses of crimson to burgundy, daisy-like flowers, which mature to sepia-bronze over time.

Perfect for pots and very floriferous, it also delivers plenty of 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.

Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals throughout summer with a high-potash fertiliser.

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
Position:

Full sun

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)

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