Cosmos Seeds 'Pink Lemonade'

• Striking mix of coral pink and creamy yellow flowers
• Flowers for months in summer
• Excellent cut flowers
• Very popular with pollinators

Cosmos ‘Pink Lemonade’ is a refreshing combination of coral pink and creamy yellow flowers that adds life and colour to a sunny border, flowering for months in summer. It also looks great in a large pot on a patio. Butterflies and bees love the bright blooms, and they make excellent cut flowers.

Sow indoors

Level fill a tray with seed compost firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly, lightly covering with vermiculite or a little more compost. Place in a propagator at 18-25°C or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room.

Grow on

When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm apart into small pots or module trays. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10°C.

Plant out

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out in full sun when risk of frost has passed. Allow 30cm between plants. Water well until established.

Aftercare

Dead head faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer. Cosmos grow best in full sun. Feed during the summer with a liquid feed to promote healthy growth and flowers. Use good quality compost when planting in containers.