When is the best time to sow cosmos seeds in the UK?

The best time to sow cosmos seeds indoors is March or April to give them a head start before outdoor planting in late April or May, once frost risk has passed. Direct sowing outdoors is possible but should wait until the soil warms up.

How deep should cosmos seeds be sown?

Cosmos seeds should be sown about 1cm deep, just covered with soil, whether indoors or directly outdoors. This depth helps retain moisture while allowing seedlings to break through easily.

Do cosmos plants need staking?

Taller cosmos varieties benefit from staking to prevent the stems from flopping during wet or windy weather. Shorter varieties usually don’t need support.

Can I save cosmos seeds to sow next year?

Yes, cosmos seed heads dry out naturally on the plant by late autumn. You can harvest and store them to sow in the spring, making it easy to grow cosmos year after year.

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Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds

Name: Cosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds
Brand: Herboo
SKU: HS075
Price: 4.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'

Cosmos 'Apricotta' seeds bring gentle apricot-peach blossoms edged in raspberry pink to your garden and containers. Standing up to 0.9 metres tall with airy stems, these annuals bloom steadily from June through October. They attract bees and butterflies, thrive in well-drained soil under full sun, and make excellent cut flowers for indoor bouquets. Each packet contains 40 seeds, ideal for sowing indoors between March and June or direct sowing outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos Apricotta requires little fuss and adds lasting colour to beds, pots, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Approx 40 seeds

Cut Flowers
Pollinator-Friendly
Compact for Pots
Low Maintenance

Cosmos ‘Apricotta’ produces apricot-peach flowers all summer. Sow Mar–Jun indoors or after last frost outdoors, full sun, free-draining soil. 40 seeds per packet; seeds only.

Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
Germination:7–14 days
Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, thin seedlings to 30cm apart
Water:Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
Harvest:Cut flowers from July to September for best display
Best for:Beds, pots, pollinator-friendly gardens

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Cosmos Apricotta Seeds – Elegant Cut Flowers for Your Garden

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