Cosmos Apricotta
Apricotta’ is a 2021 Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner, and it’s easy to see why. Cosmos are always a favorite for their cheerful bounty of blooms, and this color has us swooning! Stunning apricot-pink blooms with yellow centers atop sturdy, tall stems make them ideal for cutting. Cosmos attract pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and easy to care for.
Variety Info
- Family:Â Asteraceae
- Type:Â Cosmos
- Native:Â Mexico and Arizona
- Hardiness:Â Annual
- Exposure:Â Full sun
- Bloom Period:Â Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 32″—42″ tall and 24″—36″ wide
- Variety Info:Â 3” wide flowers, with apricot and pink petals and yellow centers.
- Attributes:Â Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
- When to Start Inside:Â 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth:Â Barely cover
- Seed Spacing:Â A group of 3 seeds every 12″
- Thinning: When 1″ – 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
Growing Info
- Harvesting:Â For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with flower buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently.
