Johnsons Cosmos Sensation Mix Seeds, Blooms all summer, ideal for borders and cut flower displays. Will do well even on relatively poor soils.

For indoor sowing When February to April. Where In trays of seed compost. How Sow thinly, cover with 0.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Keep at approx. 15-20°C. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. Care Grow on at approx. 13-15°C. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 30cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed free. Flowers June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering. For outdoor sowing When April to May. Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position. How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Care When large enough thin to 30cm apart. Keep moist and weed free. Flowers June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.

A bright and breezy mixture with large flowers above feathery foliage. Long flowering, it is ideal for borders and as naturalistic planting schemes.

Sow time: Feb-May
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Oct