Cosmos red - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Schmuckkörbchen 'Sea Shells Red' (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless carmine-red flowers throughout the season. The light green leaves are pinnate. A sunny position and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cosmea bipinnata, Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied Piper Red'.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer

leaves
The leaves of the Schmuckkörbchen 'Sea Shells Red's are light green, pinnate.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: From March to May - Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to June.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
The carmine-red, capitate flowers appear from June to October.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rose garden