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Apricotta Cosmos Seeds
Apricotta Cosmos Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
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.
- TaylorVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 14, 2025Marvellous
Truly a pleasure. Will be growing again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 15, 2025Hey Taylor,
Another gorgeous photo! Thank you so much for sharing! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KimVerified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 starsSep 2, 2025Pretty, but not very many blooms
The flower is very beautiful. Different shades of pink, but they don’t bloom nearly as much as other plants in my garden. I’ll give them a try again next year but I plan to try other varieties of cosmos too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningSep 12, 2025Hey Kim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sarah W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsApr 24, 20253 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.
- Sarah J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 25, 20255 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!
- Elena F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJan 5, 20255 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.
