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SKU: GS0388
Cosmos Vega Red
Cosmos bipinnatus
The garden cosmos is a flowering herbaceous ornamental plant. Germination rate 82%, 76–104 seeds per packet.
€1.99
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- China
- English name
- Cosmos bipinnatus Vega Red
- Seeds per gram
- 150
- Germination rate
- 82%
- Seeds per packet
- 76-104
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
What Cosmos Vega Red is
Cosmos Vega Red (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). The garden cosmos is a flowering herbaceous ornamental plant.
Flowers from July to October.
It can be grown both in a pot and outdoors.
Cosmos is an airy, easy and exceptionally generous flower — it blooms from July until the frosts, attracts bees and butterflies and is excellent for cutting.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 82%
- Seeds per packet: 76–104 pcs (0.6 g)
- Seed origin: China
- Sowing: March – June; direct or transplants
- Flowering: July – October
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Cosmos Vega Red
Cosmos Vega Red seeds are sown in March – June. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Cosmos Vega Red
- Sowing method: direct or seedlings
- Depth: 0.5–1 cm
- Spacing: 30–40 cm
- Germination: 5–10 days at 18–24 °C
- Position: sunny spot
Sow the seeds in spring by sprinkling them over the soil. Water moderately, taking care not to let it dry out. Loves sunlight. Not fussy about soil.
Sow directly after the last frosts. Do not fertilise — in rich soil cosmos produces leaves instead of flowers. Remove faded flowers.
Flowering and uses
Cut the flowers when the bud is just opening — they last about a week in a vase.
Frequently asked questions
When should Cosmos Vega Red be sown?
The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.
How many seeds are in the packet?
The packet contains 76–104 seeds, pack size 0.6 g.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 82%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
Why does cosmos grow tall but not flower?
The soil is too rich or has been fertilised. Cosmos flowers best in sun, in poor soil.
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