Common Name: Cosmos “Lemonade”
Scientific Name: Cosmos Bipinnatus
Physical Attributes: Large single flowers measure 7cm across and flower in a clear pale lemon colour, fading to a white in the centre that sit atop tall slender ferny green foliage.
Uses: Lightweight cut flower, containers and grown in mass.
Life Cycle: Annual
Growing Height: 60cm
Attracts: Friendly pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
When to Sow: Spring – Summer
Sowing Depth: 6mm
Sow Spacing: 45cm
Sowing Method: Sow direct in Spring-Summer or raise seedlings in a container 5 – 7 weeks before the last frost. Keep lightly covered and transplant outside after the chance of frost has passed. Pinching will encourage fuller foliage and more flowers.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 15 – 20 days
Maintenance: Deadhead to keep neat and to prolong blooms.
Seeds Per Packet: 30 (approx)
Cosmos – Lemonade – 30 seeds
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$4.25
Cosmos ‘Lemonade’ is giving soft sunshine in flower form—an absolute dream for Aussie gardens that need easy colour without the drama. Its pale-yellow and white blooms float above airy, ferny foliage, creating that effortless cottage-meets-coastal vibe that looks gorgeous in borders, cutting patches, and big relaxed pots. It’s one of those flowers that absolutely thrives in our bright light, loving a sunny spot and not fussing too much once established. Through spring into summer, it keeps throwing up blooms that dance in the breeze and bring in bees like it’s the hottest brunch spot in Melbourne. Perfect for that natural, layered “I just threw this together” garden aesthetic, even though it secretly works hard all season.
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