Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' (Apollo Series)
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Delight in the beauty of this compact and elegant half-hardy annual with its finely-divided green leaves, complemented by white daisy-like flowers boasting a generous 10cm (4in) diameter and warm golden 'true' flowering centres.
This captivating cottage garden favourite, popular with cut-flower enthusiasts, unfolds its charm from summer into autumn, ensuring a reliable bloom with regular deadheading.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' stands as a testament to ease of growth making it an invaluable addition to cutting and wildlife gardens as a perfect summer infill. Its modest size and bushy habit makes it ideal for patio pots.
This captivating cottage garden favourite, popular with cut-flower enthusiasts, unfolds its charm from summer into autumn, ensuring a reliable bloom with regular deadheading.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apollo White' stands as a testament to ease of growth making it an invaluable addition to cutting and wildlife gardens as a perfect summer infill. Its modest size and bushy habit makes it ideal for patio pots.
How to care for Cosmos bipinnatus Apollo White (Apollo Series):
Grow on in a well-lit and ventilated frost free environment (such as a greenhouse, coldframe or conservatory). Plant out after all risk of frost has passed.
Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals with a high-potash fertiliser throughout summer.
Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals with a high-potash fertiliser throughout summer.
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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