{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-apricotta","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus Apricotta | Cut Flower Variety","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Apricotta | Apricot-Pink Cosmos | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos Apricotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings an exceptional blend of apricot, peach and soft rose to the summer garden. Its large, single flowers have warm-toned petals surrounding a rosy centre, with subtle colour variations that give each bloom its own character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall, branching plants and finely divided foliage create an airy display in borders and cutting gardens. The long stems are beautiful in loose garden bouquets, wedding arrangements and floral designs combining warm and cool colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cosmos, garden cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricot and peach with a soft rose-pink centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 80–100 cm, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 85 days from sowing under favourable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer into autumn, until frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–6 days with suitable harvesting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, mixed borders, cottage gardens and large containers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Apricot \u0026amp; Soft Rose Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApricotta’s charm lies in its unusual colour combination. Peach and apricot petals blend with rose-pink around the centre, creating a warm, softly glowing appearance. Colour intensity can vary with light, flower age and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine with cream, pale yellow and blush-pink flowers for a gentle palette, or add lavender and blue flowers for contrast. Its open blooms and delicate foliage bring movement and lightness to both planting schemes and bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing indoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the last frost, once the soil has warmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5 cm; cover lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–14 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After all risk of frost has passed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, moist seed-starting mix and cover lightly. Keep evenly moist during germination without waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter emergence, provide plenty of light. Transplant into larger cells or pots when needed, before the roots become crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden seedlings off gradually before planting outdoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos is frost tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so wait until the weather is reliably warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor direct sowing, prepare a fine seedbed in a sunny position. Water gently and thin seedlings to their final spacing once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunny, open position with well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid overly rich soil and heavy nitrogen feeding, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while plants establish, then during prolonged dry periods. Avoid keeping the root zone constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch out the growing tip when plants reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage branching and more flowering stems. Pinching may slightly delay the first flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–45 cm between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In windy locations, support netting or stakes will help keep the tall stems upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Through Summer \u0026amp; Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder favourable conditions, Apricotta begins flowering approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85 days after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cool temperatures and low light can delay development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers regularly to encourage new buds. Cutting stems for bouquets also helps keep the plants productive throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting for Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut when the petals are beginning to open, before the flower is fully expanded. Choose firm, sufficiently developed stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest during the cooler part of the day, remove foliage that would sit below the waterline and place stems promptly into clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith good care, expect approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 days of vase life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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