{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-sonata-carmine-compact-pot-flower","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Carmine | Compact Pot Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Carmine | Compact Pot Flower | Cosmos Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Carmine is a compact, early-flowering cosmos with striking carmine-pink flowers and a naturally neat, well-branched habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its vivid, rich pink-red colour creates an eye-catching display while retaining the light, airy character that makes cosmos so attractive in summer gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonata™ series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sonata™ Carmine has been bred for compact growth and excellent performance in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epots, containers, borders and smaller garden spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike taller traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e varieties, it remains relatively compact, reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 cm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and forming a balanced plant covered with flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarmine colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is deeper and richer than standard pink cosmos, making this variety particularly effective when a stronger splash of colour is wanted in containers and seasonal plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garden Cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sonata™ Carmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sonata™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, compact and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 61 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 30–36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 30–41 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carmine pink to rich pink-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring, late spring, summer and late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pots, containers, borders, garden beds and decorative plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Carmine-Pink Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonata™ Carmine stands out for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense carmine-pink flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour is richer and more saturated than a typical soft pink cosmos. Its vivid pink-red tone creates a strong focal point while the delicate petals and characteristic feathery foliage keep the overall appearance light and elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour combines beautifully with white, blush, pale pink, lavender and purple flowers, while pairing it with stronger reds and burgundy shades creates a richer summer palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners who love the graceful appearance of cosmos but want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore intense colour in a compact plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sonata™ Carmine is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Sonata™ Cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sonata™ series offers the characteristic flowers and delicate foliage of 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Avoid excessively rich soil and excessive nitrogen fertilisation, as this can encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater moderately and allow the soil surface to begin drying between waterings rather than keeping plants continuously wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonata™ Carmine provides colour from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring through late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on sowing time and local growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular removal of faded flowers helps keep plants attractive and encourages continued flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring container cultivation, feed regularly but moderately. 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