Description

A South London summer favourite, Cosmos ‘Light Pink’ brings effortless charm to borders, pots and pollinator-friendly beds. With its delicate daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage, this easy-to-grow annual adds soft pastel colour from early summer right through to the first frosts. Perfect paired with salvias, verbena or grasses for a dreamy, naturalistic look.

Plants supplied in a 10.5CM grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 60–90cm


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  Mature Spread: 30–45cm


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  Flower Colour: Light pink


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  Flowering Period: June–October


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  Foliage: Light, feathery green


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Half-hardy annual (not frost-tolerant)


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Neutral to slightly alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, sandy


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  Wildlife Friendly: Loved by bees, butterflies and hoverflies

Perfect For:

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  City balconies and patios


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  Cottage-style and pollinator gardens


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  Summer containers and cutting patches


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  Adding soft texture to sunny borders

How to Grow:

Sow directly after the last frost or plant out young seedlings once danger of frost has passed. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and keep the blooms coming all summer long.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.