- Botanical Name
- Cosmos astrosanguineus
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant Type
- Semi Evergreen Perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 30-40cm x 40-60cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots below the soil surface. Space around 50-60cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to light shade.
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish (it will take around 4 weeks for the roots to penetrate the surrounding soil and gain access to the moisture and nutrients), then only if rainfall is low.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well balanced fertiliser in spring with the new foliage.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Cut off any spent flowers regularly to encourage more, OR cut back by half after the first flush, then fertilise to encourage a second blooming in autumn. After flowering has finished, you can prune it any time to tidy, ideally before the new foliage shoots in spring.
- Notes
- Suitable for landscapes or pots.