Cosmos Apricot Lemonade Seeds

Cosmos - Apricot Lemonade offers a stunning, vibrant mix of soft, pastel tones that brighten any garden or landscape. This charming variety features elegant apricot and lemon-colored blooms, adding a gentle pop of color to borders, containers, and cutting gardens. With its graceful petals and easy care, this Cosmos variety is perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features:

Delicate Color Palette: A gorgeous combination of soft apricot and yellow blooms with a lemonade-like charm, providing a refreshing touch of color.

Long-Blooming: These plants produce abundant flowers all summer long, perfect for filling garden beds and containers with consistent color.

Attractive to Pollinators: Draws in bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Easy to Grow: Resilient and adaptable, making it a low-maintenance option for many garden styles.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Flower Color: Soft apricot and light lemon yellow

Flower Shape: Single, daisy-like blooms with frilled, delicate petals

Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

Plant Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most areas

Attracts: Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

Uses: Ideal for garden beds, containers, and cutting gardens

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time: Directly sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for an early bloom.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds ¼â€“ ½ inch (6–12 mm) deep in the soil.

Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation and healthy growth.

Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but well-drained. Avoid soggy soil.

Pruning: Remove dead blooms (deadheading) to promote further blooming and maintain plant health.