Delightful and elegant pure white flowers with a golden central boss of stamens rise above delicate filigree-like foliage. This robust, compact form is more resilient to the fluctuations and vagaries of our summers. Free-flowering, it produces an abundance of strong-stemmed blooms and is perfect for cutting and interior display. condition each pack will be despatched individually.
How to care for Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata White ('Pas1789') (Sonata Series):
Grow on under glass and plant out once 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
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)