Astéracées • Cosmos sulphureus

Cosmos Bright Lights - Bio

"A bright flame in the garden, a light dancer of sunny summers."

$4.49

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Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has become a favorite in gardens worldwide thanks to its vibrant blooms and generous nature . This variety bursts forth in a luminous palette of yellows, oranges, and deep oranges , evoking foliage in the sunlight. It flowers from summer until the first frosts and attracts an abundance of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects , thus enhancing the garden's ecological vitality.

In the garden, Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has a graceful, slender habit , swaying elegantly in the breeze. It is easy to grow : it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils , requires little maintenance, and thrives on minimal care to provide continuous flowering . Its presence promotes ecological resilience by supporting biodiversity and deterring certain pests.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to prolonged excess moisture, prefers well-drained soil.

In Central American gardens, the cosmos is more than just an ornamental flower: it lines pathways, vegetable gardens, and village entrances like a welcoming sign. Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights', with its vibrant hues, embodies this lively warmth—the warmth of community festivals, colorful markets, and shared gardens.

Cosmos Bright Lights - Bio

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Dry soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Plant indifferent to pH

Average plant height

100 cm

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