Cosmos - Versailles Red
Cosmos - Versailles Red
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Rich and radiant, Cosmos ‘Versailles Red’ showcases striking single blooms in deep, velvety crimson hues. Their elegant, slender stems and fine, feathery foliage create a graceful silhouette, making these flowers a bold yet refined statement in garden beds and bouquets. This variety adds vibrant colour and classic charm to any floral display, perfect for dramatic cut flower arrangements or vivid garden borders.
Best for: Bold red bouquets, dramatic garden beds, elegant mixed borders, and striking floral arrangements.
Approx 20 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from early to late summer – typically December to March, depending on sowing time. |
| Type | Focal |
| Blooms | Cut and Come Again |
| Edible | No |
| Spacing | Space 30–40cm apart to allow for branching and airflow. |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 75-90 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow direct in spring (September–November) after the risk of frost, or start indoors in late winter. Cover lightly and keep warm and moist until germinated. Transplant gently once true leaves appear. |
| Growing Tips |
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil. Avoid overly rich soil—it encourages foliage over flowers. Pinch out the tips when young to encourage bushier growth. Keep picking for continuous flowering. Harvest when blooms are just opening. |
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