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Cosmos Afternoon White Seeds produce large pure-white flowers with golden centres on tall, straight stems. Their height and form suit summer cutting gardens and airy borders.
View our detailed grow guide: Cosmos Grow Guide for South Africa.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
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General Sowing Time: Summer
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Position: Full Shade
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Sow Depth: 5 mm
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Spacing: 25 x 25 cm
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Germination: 7 - 14 days
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Days to Harvest: 60 - 90 days
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Height: 100-120 cm
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Seed Quantity: 1g raw seed: Approx 80 seeds; 30g raw seed: Approx 2 400 seeds
Why Grow This Variety
- Pure-white petals and golden centres create a crisp display.
- Tall, strong stems suit cutting and arranging.
- Large tetraploid blooms provide strong visual impact.
- Fine foliage adds light movement around the flowers.
Garden Uses
Use Afternoon White towards the back of summer beds or in cutting rows, harvesting stems as the buds begin to open for vase arrangements.
Growing Notes
- Sow during summer.
- Position plants in full shade.
- Follow the listed 5 mm sowing depth and 25 x 25 cm spacing.
- Allow 7 - 14 days for germination.
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