Mr Fothergills Cosmos Polidor Mixed Seeds (C. sulphureus) produce a stunning blend of warm, citrus-coloured flowers, perfect for adding cheerful summer colour to borders, containers, and cutting gardens. This half-hardy annual flowers the same year as sowing and is highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Key Features
Vibrant Citrus Shades Produces a mix of semi-double and single blooms in warm, sunny tones.
Pollinator-Friendly Nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Half-Hardy Annual Flowers quickly in the same year as sowing, offering continuous summer display.
Perfect for Cutting Ideal for fresh bouquets or indoor arrangements.
Bushy & Attractive Foliage Deeply cut, ferny leaves add texture and interest to borders and beds.
Full Sun Requirement Thrives in warm, sunny positions with free-draining soil.
Product Description
Cosmos Polidor Mixed (C. sulphureus) is a bushy, medium-height half-hardy annual renowned for its vibrant citrus-coloured blooms. Reaching approximately 75cm (30in) tall, it is perfect for borders, containers, or cutting gardens. The ethereal, ferny foliage contrasts beautifully with the large, semi-double and single flowers, creating a summer display that is both elegant and eye-catching. Polidor Mixed is not only visually stunning, but its nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to pollinators, supporting bees and butterflies throughout the summer months. Originating from Mexico, it prefers well-drained soil in a sunny, warm spot, and can fill gaps in borders effortlessly.
Sow indoors before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed
Plant in free-draining soil with full sun for optimal flowering
Avoid overly fertile soils to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Water moderately until seedlings are established
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering
Why Choose These Seeds?
Mr Fothergills Cosmos Polidor Mixed is perfect for gardeners seeking warm, cheerful summer colour with pollinator appeal. With bushy, mid-height growth, suitability for cutting, and long-lasting blooms, these seeds create borders, containers, and bouquets that are both vibrant and eco-friendly.
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