Apricotta Cosmos Plants
Apricotta Cosmos are so fun. Fluttery, crepe cups of both fuchsia and bubblegum pink - so summery and full of energy - that color combo genuinely makes us giddy. How can you not have these in your garden? You can't. You have to have them. Glad we had this talk.
Cosmos are agreeable little guys; sweet little bursts of color, bobbing on wispy stems with lacy leaves. They love the sun and heat, don't mind when you forget to water them, and push up new flowers every darn day. Wild, bushy growers, their moniker stands for the order and harmony of the universe, but we love their wild, care-free ways.
Includes three young plants, grown in 2.5"diameter pots.
Plant Info
Botanical Name
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Cosmos bipinnatus
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Height
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2-3 ft when full grown |
Spacing
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6-9" between plants
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Light
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Full sun or part shade
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Zone
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Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
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Kids & Pets & Deer
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Non-toxic, and Deer Resistant |
Climate
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Heat-loving |
Water
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Drought tolerant |
Indoor & Pots
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Grows well in containers outside |
Growing Info
How to Plant | Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water |
Where to Plant | Find a place that gets mostly sun, with well-draining soil |
When to Plant | Plant outside in the late spring, once the soil has warmed up. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon |
When to Expect Blooms | All summer! |
Care Instructions | Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. Happy enough in hot, dry, poor soil. Pick blooms to encourage more |
Extra Credit | When your plant is about 9-12" tall you can pinch off the main growth tip to encourage a bushier plant with more blooms |
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