100+ Cosmos Bright Lights Seeds-- Sulphureus Cosmos Orange-Klondike Cosmos-B227-Beautiful and Easy to grow butterfly attracting Annual
Description:
Drawing butterflies and compliments alike, these brilliant orange Sulphur Cosmos add a splash of color in any setting. Easy-to-grow flower seed will produce blooms in only 10 weeks! This variety stands out in the border and produces an abundance of 2 inch semi-double and double orange blooms all summer long. A sunny location and moderate water is all the plants need to perform well. Don't even apply fertilizer as it tends to produce unusually tall, lanky plants with few blooms. These flowers are commonly called Klondike Cosmos.
The intense dazzling yellow to reddish orange single flowers on this striking species Cosmos attracts bumblebees, birds, and beneficial insects, and looks terrific in a cut flower bouquet. Plant Bright Lights cosmos seeds in full sun. It's easy to grow in a variety of soils - tend towards the dry side. Its natural drought tolerance makes it a good candidate for xeriscaping. Sulfur Cosmos are known as an excellent cut flower with a vase life of 7 - 10 days. Cut the blooms in the early morning hours, and select stems with flowers that have just opened. Remove the leaves below the water line, and enjoy a beautiful bouquet!
Growing:
Directly sow Klondike Cosmos seeds into prepared soil after danger of frost has passed. Lightly rake the soil over the flower seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch. Keep the area moist until germination. The plants perform well even when crowded.
Temperature: 70 - 85 F (21-29 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/16 inch
Sowing Rate: 6 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 24 inches
Bloom Season: Summer and fall
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.4
