{"product_id":"cosmos-red-illusion","title":"Cosmos Red Illusion Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmos Red Illusion Seed adds richer red-toned Cosmos colour to sunny South African flower beds and cutting gardens. It offers the easy, airy growth habit gardeners love in Cosmos, with a bolder colour direction for summer displays.\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 Red Illusion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-toned blooms create stronger contrast in mixed annual beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, pollinator strips and cut-flower patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine foliage gives the planting a soft, natural texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by pollinators and useful in wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple to grow from seed with basic care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse Cosmos Red Illusion as a taller colour accent among lighter pink, white or yellow annuals. It is a good choice for gardeners building a warm-season cutting garden, a pollinator-friendly border or a relaxed wildflower-style display.\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":46149888049288,"sku":"564302-S001GR","price":69.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 g raw seed","offer_id":46149888082056,"sku":"564302-S030GR","price":1011.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/CosmosRedIllusion.jpg?v=1782892882","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/cosmos-red-illusion","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}