Cosmos x bipinnatus Apricotta
Cosmos x bipinnatus Apricotta
Cosmos x bipinnatus Apricotta
Mexican aster, Garden cosmos, Cut leaf cosmos
Only one seed from the packet germinated and eventually died.
nathalie, 03/05/2024
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Description
Cosmos 'Apricotta' is a new variety of bipinnate cosmos, distinguished at Fleuroselect in 2021 for the unusual colour of its flowers, their beautiful size, and its tall, sturdy stems that are perfect for cut flowers. The long-lasting flowers display a beautiful harmony of peach, soft apricot, and light pink tones, on beautifully pleated petals. The heads are sometimes single, sometimes bearing a collar of small extra petals depending on the plants. Sow the seeds in light soil, in the sun, and let nature take its course. They are almost fail-proof plants!
Cosmos 'Apricotta' is a recent Dutch cultivar derived from an annual species native to Mexico and the extreme southern United States, C. bipinnatus. This non-hardy annual plant, related to dahlias, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It shows a characteristic inflorescence in head form and particularly fine foliage resembling that of fennel.
'Apricotta' quickly forms a tuft 1m (3ft) high, 50cm (20in) wide. Flowering begins in July, around 85 days after sowing, and lasts until early autumn. The heads measure 8cm (3in) in diameter and are composed of pleated petals with toothed edges, in shades of peach-apricot with a pink base. The centre of the flower consists of a golden disc. Cosmos flowers attract many insects and butterflies, including the monarch butterfly. The foliage is finely divided into thread-like segments, barely 0.5 to 1mm wide, and is lightly and pleasantly scented. After flowering, the plant produces spindle-shaped blackish achene fruits that are somewhat bristly. The seeds can self-sow, but the resulting plants do not necessarily resemble their parent.
Cosmos 'Apricotta' can easily fill a bank or a sunny bed by itself. It is a carefree and rewarding annual plant, perfect for enlivening a romantic or countryside-style garden. Cosmos flowers are perfect for beginners, and are almost impossible to fail. They grow quickly, bring lightness to the heavier blooms of dahlias, and accompany perennial salvias, Verbena 'Buenos Aires', and chrysanthemums until the first frost. They are perfect for a brand-new garden, mixed with poppies, love-in-a-mist, or annual cornflowers. Its flowers have excellent vase life.
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Botanical data
Cosmos
x bipinnatus
Apricotta
Asteraceae
Mexican aster, Garden cosmos, Cut leaf cosmos
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow cosmos seeds from March to May, at a depth of 3mm. Sow in fine compost and cover the seeds with a very light sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a mini greenhouse at a temperature of 18 to 25°C (64.4 to 77°F) or wrap it in a polyethylene bag. Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Light promotes germination, which occurs 7 to 15 days after sowing.
When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots with a diameter of 7cm (3in). Grow them in cooler conditions until the plants are sufficiently developed to be planted outdoors. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise the plants to outdoor conditions for 7 to 10 days. Plant them in well-drained, moist soil, spaced 50cm (20in) apart, in a very sunny location. Pinch the tips of the shoots on each stem during transplantation to encourage branching and the production of numerous flowers.
Cosmos prefer soil with a pH between 6 and 8.5, which corresponds to the soil in their native habitat, the alkaline regions of Central America. They prefer full sun but tolerate partial shade. These plants are drought-tolerant once established. They are not prone to diseases, but can be targeted by aphids.
Spontaneous seedlings are common but not always true to type. They do not become invasive.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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