Description
Cosmos Bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’ is a bushy, half-hardy, annual with daisy-like crimson to burgundy flowers that fade into a reddish-pink colour as they age. Whether growing in containers, beds, borders, wildlife gardens or cottage gardens these flowers are super easy-to-grow and need very little maintenance. Suited to well drained soil and full sun they are perfect for a sunny spot in your garden. Great at attracting vital pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Key Details:
- Flower Colour: Crimson to burgundy petals that fade to a reddish-pink colour as they age
- Planting Period: March to June (after last frost)
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: July to September
- Hardiness: Half-hardy (H3)
- Plant Height: 0.5m - 1.0m
- Plant Spread: 0.5m - 1.0m
Sowing
- Directly sow in late Spring after last frost
- Or alternatively sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
- Sowing distance: 30cm apart
- Sowing depth: Surface sow and cover a light sprinkle of soil
Deadheading
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- Cut back to the first leaf below the flower head.
Harvesting/Cutting
- Harvest when buds are coloured but not open. This prolongs their vase life and protects them from insects.
- When cutting in summer, trim down about a third of the plant to encourage an autumn display.
Contents: 20 seeds per pack.
