Cosmos bipinnatus Kiiro

Common name: Cosmos

Untreated seed; packed by volume so seed quantity is approximate. Available in two pack sizes: 

Gardener packet 0.5g (65 seeds); Grower packet 2.0g (260 seeds).

Half hardy annual. DTM 75-90

The petite blooms of Cosmos Kiiro are shades of pale lemon yellow; this colour is right on trend at the moment! Some cosmos varieties can be short, but Kiiro grows to 70-90cm which means excellent stem length for cut flower producers. 

Sow under cover four weeks before your last frost date; sow outside after the risk of frost has passed. Sowing temp 18-21°C; germination between 5-10 days in optimum conditions. Pinch to encourage branching.

Cut when the petals are just lifting away from the bud - also called the 'cracked bud' stage. Vase life declines quickly if the bloom is pollinated prior to cutting. Place immediately into water; no special conditioning required.

Vase life: 5-7 days