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Botanical Interests

Apricotta Cosmos Seeds

Apricotta Cosmos Seeds

$3.49
$3.49
~0.57 g (~25 seeds)
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Apricotta' is a 2021 Fleuroselect Novelty Award winner, and it's easy to see why. Cosmos are always a favorite for their cheerful bounty of blooms, and this color has us swooning! Stunning apricot-pink blooms with yellow centers atop sturdy, tall stems make them ideal for cutting. Cosmos attract pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and easy to care for.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Cosmos (Learn more)

Native: Mexico and Arizona

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 32"—42" tall and 24"—36" wide

Variety Info: 3'' wide flowers, with apricot and pink petals and yellow centers.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with flower buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently.

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  • Sarah W.
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Apr 24, 2025
    3 Stars

    Texas Zone 9a - Atlantic Gulf Coastal Plains. I absolutely love Botanical Interests and have always had great success with their seeds. I direct sowed half of the apricotta cosmos, and transplanted the other half. Both groups were planted in a 2 year old raised bed, with full sun exposure. Despite healthy vegetative growth, the flowers have failed to thrive and the petals remain shriveled/don’t completely open. Still holding out hope, but a little disappointed due to everything else around thriving.

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  • Sarah J.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 25, 2025
    5 Stars

    Grew these along the corners of my bed with bush beans. In zone 9a - sowed in late summer and had blooms in mid October! Just stunning!

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  • Elena F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 5, 2025
    5 Stars

    What little blooming champs these are. The color is truly breathtaking, the orange and pink almost vibrate where they come together. It was a joy to grow and harvest. My customers loved it. Came back to order more. Thank you for offering such a gorgeous variety. It is much prettier than other apricottas I've seen.

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  • Kim
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 31, 2024
    5 Stars

    Love this color! First time growing cosmos and I do believe it will be a regular in my garden as it’s easy to grow and so beautiful.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Danielle ..
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    These cosmos are gorgeous! I direct sowed and had great germination. Deadheaded often for continued blooms. Definitely planting these again next year! (zone 8b)

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
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