Cosmos Orange and Yellow Mix Flower Seeds

About Cosmos Orange and Yellow Mix Flower Seeds

Sulphur cosmos — light feathery leaves and continuous bright orange-yellow flowers; very easy in India.

• Botanical name: Cosmos sulphureus
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5–10 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5–10 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Twice a week; over-watering gives more leaves and fewer flowers.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained soil — poor soil is fine
• Fertiliser: Minimal feed; excess nitrogen only grows leaves.

Sowing season in India

February–March and June–August. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Tall plants flop — pinch to keep them bushy.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.