bipinnatus
'Xanthos' (cosmos)
4,50 €
'Xanthos' is a stunningly beautiful cosmos in the softest creamy yellow with a hint of pink. Slightly smaller than other varieties, it's well-suited for pots and smaller flower beds. Cosmos are incredibly robust and floriferous cut flowers, ideal for beginners. For maximum bloom production, pinch back the growing tips and regularly deadhead flowers later on.
Location: sun
Height: 60 cm
Planting distance: Wide base
Plant type: One-year-old
Sowing: February-April (indoors)/May-June (outdoors)
Seeding depth: 1 mm
Germination temperature: approx. 18-24 °C
Remove the tips: at approximately 30 cm height
Time until flowering: 75 days
Flowering time: July-September
Shelf life in the vase: 5 days
Content: 50 seeds
Quality characteristics of our seeds
• Fresh seeds, high germination rate over 85% proven
• Environmentally friendly germ protection bag without aluminum
• High-quality breeding with excellent flowering performance and stable variety characteristics
• Seed packets are produced entirely in Germany for short delivery routes
• Variety purity is guaranteed
Guideline: Planting and caring for cosmos
Delivery time: 2 days
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Description
Planting instructions
Sowing and caring for cosmos
Sowing takes place indoors between February and April. Grow the seedlings in individual pots or containers until they are large enough to plant out. Before planting out, harden them off by occasionally placing them outdoors (when there is no longer any risk of frost). Cosmos can also be sown directly from May onwards.
Pinching back the stems when the plant is about 30 cm tall encourages bushier growth. Cosmos may need staking during the growing season. Water regularly and remove faded flowers to prolong the flowering period.
Harvesting cosmos flowers and cutting them for a vase
For optimal vase life, cut cosmos flowers when the buds are just beginning to break open and are not yet fully open (for double varieties, when they are about half open). The best time to cut them is in the morning. They will last approximately 5 to 7 days in a vase.
More tips on sowing & care
In our journal articles you will find many valuable tips on the topic of sowing:
