{"product_id":"cosmos-sea-shells-red","title":"Cosmos Sea Shells Red Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmos Sea Shells Red Seed brings a distinctive twist to the classic Cosmos look. The Sea Shells type is known for rolled, tubular petals that create a fluted flower form, giving sunny South African beds and cutting rows an unusual textural finish.\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: Sea Shells types are typically around 90 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 30 g raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Cosmos Sea Shells Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique sea-shell petal form adds interest beyond standard Cosmos blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-toned flowers provide strong seasonal colour in sunny beds and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut flowers, pollinator gardens and cottage-style plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy, quick and rewarding from seed in warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular cutting helps keep plants flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Cosmos Sea Shells Red where its unusual fluted petals can be seen up close: along paths, in cutting rows, in mixed annual borders or in pollinator-friendly displays. It works well with zinnias, sunflowers and other warm-season flowers that enjoy full sun.\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":"30 g raw seed","offer_id":46149888114824,"sku":"289802-S030GR","price":685.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/CosmosSeaShellsRed.png?v=1782892879","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/cosmos-sea-shells-red","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}