{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-sonata-red-shades-compact-pot-flower","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Red Shades | Compact Pot Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Red Shades | Compact Pot Flower | Cosmos Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Sonata™ Red Shades is a compact, richly flowering cosmos with striking blooms in deep red, crimson and rich reddish-pink shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The intense colour gives this variety a stronger, more dramatic appearance than traditional pastel cosmos, while the delicate petals and finely divided foliage retain the airy elegance characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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, Red Shades combines beautiful, generously sized cosmos flowers with a naturally compact and well-branched habit. It is an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epots, containers, patios, balconies, borders and smaller gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where taller cosmos varieties may require too much space.\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™ Red Shades\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\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 61 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 30–36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\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 Red, crimson and rich reddish-pink shades\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 Late spring through late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pots, containers, borders, flower beds and decorative plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Red Shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonata™ Red Shades is distinguished by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich spectrum of warm red tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ranging from deep reddish pink and crimson to more intense red shades. The natural variation between individual flowers creates a lively and attractive display rather than a completely uniform block of colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker flowers make Red Shades particularly effective when a stronger colour accent is wanted in summer planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red tones combine beautifully with white, blush, pale pink, lavender and purple. For a richer palette, pair them with burgundy, dark foliage and other warm summer colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Sonata™ Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sonata™ series offers the characteristic beauty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on plants with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore compact and manageable habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than many traditional tall cosmos varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonata™ Red Shades grows to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 cm tall and 30–36 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming an upright, naturally branching plant with numerous flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact habit makes it particularly suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots and decorative containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalcony and patio planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower beds and borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup and mass plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal summer displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent option for gardeners who love cosmos but want a variety that fits easily into smaller spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds can be started indoors for earlier flowering or direct sown outdoors once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 7–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 5–10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate and keep evenly moist without overwatering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter germination, provide plenty of light to encourage strong, compact plants. Harden seedlings off gradually before planting outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Sonata™ Red Shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a position in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun with well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Space plants approximately 30–41 cm apart to allow their naturally branching habit to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater moderately and avoid permanently wet soil. Cosmos does not require excessively rich soil. Too much nitrogen can encourage lush foliage at the expense of flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly removing faded flowers helps encourage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtinuous flowering throughout the summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and keeps plants looking fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe open flowers are also attractive to pollinating insects, making Sonata™ Red Shades a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Sonata™ Red Shades?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Sonata™ series • Rich red and crimson shades • Approx. 61 cm tall • Naturally branching habit • Excellent for pots and containers • Ideal for balconies and patios • Long summer flowering • Easy to grow • Full-sun variety • Attractive to pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos Sonata™ Red Shades (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact cosmos seeds for pots and gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with richer, deeper colour than traditional pastel cosmos. 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