Popular with beneficial insects, bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and these plants provide seed for the garden birds. Grows to 75cm tall and 30cm across in full sun or partial shade, and copes very well in droughts. Produces bright pink flowers from June to September. The petals can be used in salads.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Gazebo Red'
£3.60Price
Out of Stock
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Moist but well drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Half hardy (will survive a light frost)
Drought tolerant: Yes
