We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary and are happy to quote for carriage of specific products to more remote areas. So many of these fashionable shorter Cosmos can be disappointing but not this one, after years of trials, this one is my favourite! Gradually harden off before planting out in May 30-45cm (12-18") apart once all risk of frost has passed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The unique pastel colouring of the petals starts out as a soft apricot shade with a pale lavender underside which then fades over time to a creamy yellow.

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. Please note, the contents of this blog reflect the views of its author, which are not necessarily those of the RHS. My favourite plant in our container trial last summer and autumn, flowering away in a pot outside my kitchen window. Stake and tie if necessary during the growing season, water regularly and dead-head to prolong the flowering season.

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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Compared to its cosmos cousin, Apricot Lemonade, the Apricotta stands tall and proud, offering a generous supply of blooms that are perfect for creating stunning flower arrangements. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form.

Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting.I sowed batches of four seeds of 'Apricot Lemonade' in 7cm pots on the windowsill in April, moved them into a sheltered spot outside when they came through and then planted out the potfuls, without breaking them up, at the end of May. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So, whether you’re a flower enthusiast or a gardening novice, Apricotta’s vibrant and inviting hues will make it a cherished addition to your garden. Cosmos is a pollinator's favorite, and often we see bees and beneficial insects settle on the golden pollen centers, taking their nourishment as the flowers wave in the summer breezes.

Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant beauty of Apricot Lemonade cosmos, one of our popular cut flowers. Details: Type Half-Hardy Annual Position Cutting Garden Soil Broad Tolerance Flowers July - October Height 90cm (36in) Common name Mexican Aster Moisture Moist but Well-drained Aspect Full Sun Spread 45cm (18in) Cultivation Best sown under cover in April but can be direct sown in May.

But here’s a pro tip to avoid leggy plants: once those seeds have successfully sprouted, give them a slightly cooler environment. Noted for its unique color, Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ is an upright, bushy annual boasting single, pale apricot flowers, 3-4 in.