{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-kiiro","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus Kiiro | Pastel Yellow Japanese Cosmos Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Kiiro | Pastel Yellow Cosmos | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos Kiiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces delicate pastel-yellow flowers with a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeach-coloured reverse to the petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As the flowers open and move in the light, these warmer undertones give each bloom a soft, changing appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall, branching plants with finely divided foliage bring an airy feel to borders and cutting gardens. Their gentle colouring combines beautifully with white, cream, blush pink, lavender and soft apricot flowers.\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiiro\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\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tall, upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single, daisy-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pastel yellow with peach-toned petal reverses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–120 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 Allow approximately 80–90 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\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, mixed borders, cottage gardens and meadow-style planting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering time varies with sowing date, temperature and daylight conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastel Yellow with a Peach-Toned Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiiro’s charm lies in its subtle colour combination. The open flowers show a soft yellow face, while the peach-tinted backs of the petals add warmth, particularly in buds and partly opened flowers. This distinctive colouring is also noted in the supplier’s variety description. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow it among ornamental grasses for a natural planting, or combine it with other pastel flowers for romantic summer bouquets. The finely divided foliage adds softness even before flowering begins.\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 0.3–0.5 cm; cover lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–21°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 with substrate. Keep evenly moist during germination, avoiding waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter emergence, provide plenty of light. Move seedlings into larger cells or pots when needed, before the roots become crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden plants 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 abundant foliage 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. Allow excess water to drain freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch out the growing tip when plants are 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 delay the first flowers slightly.\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 so the branches have room to develop. Tall plants may need support netting or stakes in exposed locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Lasting Summer Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers regularly to encourage further flowering. Picking stems for bouquets also helps keep the plants productive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiiro is a lovely choice for the middle or back of a border, where its tall stems can rise above lower flowers. Its open blooms also provide accessible feeding opportunities for visiting pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting for Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut when the petals are beginning to open, choosing firm stems rather than very soft, immature growth.\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\u003eThe pastel-yellow flowers and peach undertones add lightness to loose garden bouquets, wedding arrangements and seasonal floral designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ 120 cm \/ Pastel yellow","offer_id":47260241166679,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram \/ 120 cm \/ Pastel yellow","offer_id":55552343015767,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/cosmos-bipinnatus-kiiro-pastel-yellow-japanese-seeds-20-120-cm-576.jpg?v=1767183780","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/sv\/products\/cosmos-bipinnatus-kiiro","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}