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COSMOS sulphureus 'Diablo' (Seed)
Medium
Sun
Red
Orange
Reasonable soil
Summer
Seed Packet
Qty
Description
Height 60cm
A new introduction with sturdy plants giving masses of semi double flowers in a bright mix of oranges and red shades. Easy to grow and very satisfying garden performance.
Average content per packet: 80 seeds
SOWING:
WHEN:
February - April
WHERE:
Indoors - In seed trays or pots in warm greenhouse or similar.
Outdoors - where they are to flower.
HOW:
Indoors - Moisten compost before sowing. Sow thinly and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. Keep moist. When 2 leaves show prick out into trays 4-5cm apart or single pots.
Outdoors - Clean and prepare the seed bed to a fine crumbly soil. Water prior to sowing. Sow or scatter the seeds, then rake into soil and firm gently.