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Cosmos Seeds - Apricotta

Recipient of the Fleuroselect Novelty Award for color

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cosmos bipinnatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 42 inches

COLOR

  • Orange
  • Pink

Charming blooms in a pink lemonade palette make a delightful addition to your garden and floral arrangements. Standing three and a half feet tall, these plants produce an abundance of vibrant, oversized flowers. Each bloom, spanning just over three inches, appears as though its petals were delicately hand-painted in shades of pink and apricot. A proud recipient of the esteemed Fleuroselect Novelty Award, this variety is celebrated for its unique coloration and strong, durable stems, perfect for cutting and displaying.

  • Single blooms have a slightly ruffled edge and shine in shades of blush and apricot
  • Blooms are not uniform and range in size from two to three inches
  • Plants are tall, vigorous, and densely branched

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
Large Packet 100 Up to 160 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Cosmos Seeds - Apricotta

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Cosmos Seeds - Apricotta FAQs

Is Apricotta Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

Apricotta Cosmos is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Apricotta Cosmos?

Apricotta Cosmos is a hybrid seed.

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