Cosmos Sonata Series Mixed Seeds

Cosmos Sonata Series Mixed Seeds – Compact, Bee-Friendly, and Easy to Grow

Bring vibrant color to your garden with Cosmos Sonata Series Mixed! This compact variety produces stunning, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, white, and magenta, perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

How to Sow:

• When to Sow: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
• Sowing Depth: Lightly cover seeds with fine soil (about 3mm deep).
• Germination: Keep moist; seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 18-21°C.

Growing Tips:

• Light & Soil: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20-30cm apart for healthy growth.
• Watering: Water moderately; drought-tolerant once established.
• Flowering Period: Blooms from summer to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies.

Companion Planting for Cosmos 'Sonata Mix':

Cosmos are easy-going and attract pollinators, making them wonderful companions in the garden. Here are some great companion planting options:

🌼 Best Companions:

• Tomatoes – Cosmos attract pollinators and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that help manage tomato pests.

• Zinnias – Both thrive in similar sunny conditions and create a colourful, bee-friendly border.

• Carrots & Parsnips – Cosmos draw in hoverflies, whose larvae feed on aphids that often target root crops.

• Nasturtiums – Together, they make a vibrant, pest-diverting combo.

🚫 Avoid Planting With:

• Tall, dense plants that may shade cosmos and inhibit airflow.

• Heavy feeders nearby (like cabbages), as cosmos prefer lean soil and too-rich compost can reduce flowering

A low-maintenance, long-flowering annual that brings charm and pollinators to your garden! 🌸🐝

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