{"product_id":"cosmos-cosmonaut","title":"Cosmos Cosmonaut","description":"Unwins Cosmos Cosmonaut Seeds produce a very attractive white flower that mixes well with other border annuals or perennials. It has an exceptionally long flowering period and is great for cutting, providing you with beautiful white flowers for your home!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese large, semi-double flowers are long-flowering, lasting for many months over summer. Pollinators love these flowers too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier to bloom than most cosmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegantly tall, ideal for cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: March to April\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering\u003c\/b\u003e: July to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel fill a tray with seed compost, firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Scatter seeds thinly, lightly covering with vermiculite or a little more compost. Place in a propagator at 18–25 °C, or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into small pots or module trays. Maintain a minimum temperature of 10 °C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardening Off\/Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting out in full sun when the risk of frost has passed. Allow 30 cm between plants. Water well until established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater generously, especially during warm spells. Feed regularly during the flowering season. Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989211206017,"sku":"WEST-30710026","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/tss0vvpsghj.jpg?v=1763474498","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/cosmos-cosmonaut","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}