{"product_id":"cosmos-pink-picotee","title":"Cosmos Pink Picotee Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmos Pink Picotee Seed is a graceful warm-season annual for gardeners who want height, movement and soft pink colour in sunny South African spaces. Its picotee-style blooms bring a delicate edged effect that works especially well in cottage gardens and cutting beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView our detailed grow guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/how-to-grow-brilliant-cosmos-flowers\"\u003eCosmos Grow Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Spring to early summer once frost risk has passed; in warm frost-free regions, sow while soil conditions are warm and settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun; light partial shade is tolerated but flowering is usually strongest in sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Sow shallowly and cover lightly with loose soil. Avoid burying Cosmos seed too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: About 20-30 cm apart for garden displays; allow extra airflow for taller cut-flower rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-21 days in warm soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Typically 60-120 cm, with taller plants possible in good conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 1 g raw seed, 30 g raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Cosmos Pink Picotee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink picotee colouring gives beds and bouquets a refined, romantic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong choice for cut flowers, pollinator gardens and informal summer borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces airy stems and fine foliage that soften mixed annual plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance once established in well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading or regular picking helps extend the flowering display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Cosmos Pink Picotee in groups for a soft drift of colour, or mix it through zinnias, calendula and marigolds for a bright seasonal display. It is especially useful where you want a taller annual that still feels light and natural in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow into prepared, well-drained soil and keep evenly moist until seedlings are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overly rich feeding; Cosmos can become leafy and soft if pushed too hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead or pick flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from frost and stake taller plants in exposed, windy positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"1 g raw seed","offer_id":46149887950984,"sku":"564102-S001GR","price":61.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 g raw seed","offer_id":46149887983752,"sku":"564102-S030GR","price":799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/CosmosPinkPicotee.jpg?v=1782892878","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/cosmos-pink-picotee","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}