Common Name: Cosmos Seashell Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus Life Cycle: Annual Remarks: Seashell shaped flower petals. Colours include pink, magenta and white. Plant Height: 90-120cm When: Spring + Summer (Winter in warmer climates) Sowing Depth + Method: Cover seeds lightly. Pinch out your cosmos seedlings when they are 30cm tall (3 true sets of leaves). Pinching out means taking the top 10cm off your seedling. This will encourage bushier foliage and more flowers! Spacing: 30cm apart (Wider spacing creates may help grow stronger and thicker stems). Position: Full Sun Days until germination: 7-21 days @ 20-22°C Number of Seeds: 70 Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA View our growing cosmos from seed blog here. View our flower seed sowing chart here.
