Cosmos - Fizzy White

Sow indoors in seed compost in March-April, and cover the seed tray with transparent cover with air holes. Once the seeds have germinated, keep the seedlings cool and as bright as possible for best results. To encourage the plant to produce many beautiful flowers, it's important to top the plants. This stimulates the growth of side shoots, resulting in more buds and flowers. We recommend topping/cutting the plant just above the second or third set of leaves.

Transplant the seedlings outdoors once they have been hardened off and the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot for the plants to thrive, although they can also grow in partial shade. The Rose Campion prefers well-drained soil that is not too nutrient-rich. If the plant receives too much fertilizer, it will produce a lot of foliage but few flowers.

(This variety can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed up and can be cultivated, but it will have a slightly later bloom time.)

Can also be sown in the fall for bloom the following year. Sow directly in the soil before the frost comes.