Botanical Interests Bright Lights Blend Cosmos Seeds
- Conventional heirloom
- 5-10 days to emerge
- Full sun exposure
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Bright Lights is a cosmic beauty show from midsummer until first frost. Vibrant, bold, 2-1/2" flowers on 36" plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds that flock to the nectar from the blossoms. Cosmos are a superb choice for wildflower and naturalized areas, as they are drought tolerant and neglect is the kind of care they prefer! An excellent cut flower.
Variety2-1/2" flowers in a blend of yellow, golden, golden-orange and scarlet-orange.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Cosmos
- Native: Mexico
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Bloom Period: Summer To Frost
- Plant Dimensions: 36" Tall, 18"-36" Wide
- Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
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 Inside4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
- Seed Depth: Barely Cover
- Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 12"
- Thinning: When 1"-2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 12"
Harvesting
For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.
Specifications- Type: Conventional Heirloom
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