Cosmos Apricotta Flower | X 30 Seeds
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- WA Permitted: Yes
Common Name: Cosmos Apricotta
Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: A brand new variety!
The colour is absolutely stunning, gorgeous shades of apricots and pinks with a lovely soft pink center.
This tall variety of cosmos will make a wonderful display in high borders and the long stems are perfect for bouquets.
Cosmos Apricotta will become a favourite to grow at home.
Plant Height: 100cm
When: Spring + Summer (Winter in warmer climates)
Sowing Depth + Method: Cover seeds lightly.
Pinch out your cosmos seedlings when the are 30cm tall (3 true sets of leaves). Pinching out means taking the top 10cm off your seedling. This will encourage a bushier foliage, and more flowers!
Spacing: 30cm apart (Wider spacing creates may help grow stronger and thicker stems).
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7-21 days @ 20-22°C
Seed to Bloom: 8 - 12 weeks
Harvest: When petals are just opening, but not yet flattened.
Number of Seeds: 30
NOTE: We have observed variation in bloom colour, some flowers are lighter in colour, while some express more rose than apricot.
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
Floret Originals Postage
Please note free shipping does not apply to Floret Originals orders.
Parcel post is $9.90 (WA $12.90)
Express Post is $14.90 (Not available to WA)
Letter Post is not available.
NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, NT, ACT & TAS Shipping Info
(See WA at the bottom of the page)
Australia Post Postage Costs
Letter Post Priority: $3.50 (No Tracking)
Parcel Post: $8.95 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, herb dryers and large books are charged $15.95)
Express Post: $11.95 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, herb dryers and large books are charged $19.95)
TUBERS are Express Post Only as they are perishable. Price calculated on checkout as they weigh up to 400g each postage will vary.
Postage Time Frames:
WA Shipping Information
Please Note:
- Orders are sent weekly on a Wednesday morning, as they require a quarantine inspection on arrival.
- Order cut off is midnight Tuesday night as long as payment is finalised. Sometimes paypal payments can take 24-48hrs to go through. This is rare. If this is the case the order will go into the following week's dispatch.
- Please note not all seeds can be sent to WA. Seeds that cannot be sent are marked on the thumbnail or below the price on the product page. These seeds are NOT permitted to WA.
- Unfortunately due the way our orders get to WA Quarantine we cannot send large items like accessories, books etc.
- Unfortunately we don't offer Express Post to WA as the parcels are sent weekly and defeats the purpose of Express post. You can however choose parcel post.
Postage Costs (inc quarantine inspection fees)
Letter Post: $7.50 (No Tracking) this includes the cost of quarantine inspection.
Parcel Post: $13.90 this includes quarantine inspection fees (Parcels that contain large item accessories like trugs, herb dryers and large books are charged $16.95)
Sorry we cannot offer free post to WA due to the cost of quarantine inspection fees.