Description
Cosmos Sensation Mixed Seeds: Bring a burst of vibrant color and effortless charm to your garden with Cosmos Sensation Mix seeds. These delightful annuals are known for their easy-going nature and abundant blooms, making them a favorite among gardeners of all levels. With their delicate, daisy-like flowers in a mix of colors, cosmos add a touch of whimsy and elegance to any outdoor space.
Key Features:
- Quantity: 100 Seeds
- Type: Cosmos Sensation Mix
- Ideal Growing Conditions: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing Season: Throughout the year (India)
- Sowing Method: Seedling transplant/Direct sow
- Germination Temperature: 18-25°C
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Blooming Time: 50-60 days from sowing (summer to fall)
Planting & Care:
- Grow Bag Size: 9×9, 12×12, 15×12, or 15×15 (W*H) recommended
- Sowing Depth: 0.5-0.8 cm
- Potting Mix: Use a well-draining potting mix or coco peat.
- Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for optimal blooming.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then weekly or when the soil is dry.
- Soil: Prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate poor or dry soil.
- Temperature: Grows best between 21-29°C. Temperatures below 13°C can hinder growth.
- Fertilizer: Cosmos are low-maintenance and don’t require heavy fertilization.
- Pest Control: Watch for slugs and snails. Use neem oil for pest control.
- Disease Control: Ensure good air circulation to prevent diseases like bacterial wilt and powdery mildew.
Pruning: Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Prune stems as needed to maintain shape.
FAQs:
- Why are my cosmos not blooming? Insufficient sunlight is the most common reason.
- What are some common cosmos pests and diseases? Slugs, snails, bacterial wilt, and powdery mildew are some potential issues.
Technical Details:
- Common Name: Mexican aster, Cosmos, Cut-leaf cosmos, Garden cosmos
- Scientific Name: Cosmos sulphureus, Cosmos bipinnatus
- Plant Height: Up to 180 cm
- Growing Level: Easy
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