Cosmos- Velouette

Cosmos bipinnatus Open Pollinated

  • Annual 80cm
  • Red, pink and white striped flowers
  • Excellent for mass planting

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Description

Cosmos- Velouette

Cosmos bipinnatus

  • Annual 80cm
  • Red, pink and white striped flowers
  • Excellent for mass planting

Annual to 100cm with finely cut dark green foliage. The large flowers have a striking contrasting colour pattern, with a mix of deep red overlaid with white stripes, plain deep red and white with red edges. The colour variations make this variety excellent for mass planting and cut flowers. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Also suited to beds, border and meadow planting. Attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects. Easy to grow even in dry or poor soil. Will self-seed freely.

Seeds per gram: 180
Product code: Z-10059_P

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Best Months to Plant
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Temperate
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Method Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 6mm
Season Spring and summer
Germination 15-20 days @ 21-26°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Half hardy Annual
Plant Spacing 45cm
Plant Height 100cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 85-95 days

*Notes: Deadhead to prolong flowering.

How To Grow

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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.

We do not deliver overseas.

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Parcel Delivery Capped rate of $8.99
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**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.

 

Ratings & Reviews

Cosmos- Velouette

Absolutely love this variety. Planted in time for Christmas. It does have pinks included, so it wasnt completely red and whites, which is what I was expecting, but I do love the pinks.
Jacqueline W 6 January 2024