{"product_id":"cosmos-tip-top-picotee","title":"Cosmos Tip Top Picotee","description":"Unwins Cosmos Tip Top Picotee Seeds are a half-hardy annual with beautiful eye-catching white flowers with a purple edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith tall stems, these are ideal for planting in a sunny border and will stand above your lower plants. Cosmos Tip Top Picotee would make brilliant cut flowers for your home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun\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 and lightly cover with vermiculite or a little more compost. Place in a propagator at 18–25 °C or cover the 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. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10 °C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out in full sun once the risk of frost has passed. Allow 30 cm between plants and water well until established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly, especially during warm spells. Feed throughout the flowering season and deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989212057985,"sku":"WEST-30210766","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/izridaydg3c.png?v=1763474528","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/cosmos-tip-top-picotee","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}