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Cheerful yellow, red and orange blooms with a plant that is no-fuss, Cosmos Bright Lights are ideal for novice gardeners or gardeners with limited time. A native of Latin America, Cosmos Bright Lights is easy to grow annual that is as attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies as it is to gardeners. Use the cut flowers in summer centrepieces and bouquets or grow in garden containers or borders for dazzling displays.
Growing guide for Cosmos Bright Lights Mixed Flower Seeds
Planting instructions
Directly sow the seeds in full sun in spring in loose soil at a depth of 4-5 mm. It is best to pre-water the soil before sowing so as not to disturb the seeds after sowing.
Seeds will start germinating in 20 to 30 days in ideal growing conditions.
Growing Requirements
Pests
Watch out for aphids, leaf spotting, moulds and snails while growing cosmos bright lights. Practice optimum watering and use organic neem oil to address these issues.
soil
Cosmos bright light seeds will perform best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
spot
Full sun is ideal to grow cosmos blooms.
temperature
Optimal soil temperature for germination of cosmos bright light seeds ranges between 21 to 25 ℃.
watering
Keep the soil lightly moist until seedlings have established. Mulching will help maintain optimum soil moisture and keep weeds in check.
how to harvest
Pinch off mature flowers to promote continuous blooms on the plant. Deadheading will also lengthen the bloom season. Cosmos bright lights make for an ideal choice for raised beds, borders, containers and cutting gardens. Snip the blooms with branching stems and use in cut flower arrangements.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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