Cosmos orange, part of cosmos sulphureus family, AKA sulphur cosmos, is used commonly as an ornamental but can also be used for culinary or medicinal purposes . The flowers are edible and make a great addition to summer salads or as a garnish or dried and added to home-made tea blends. It is also commonly used in Chinese medicine. Always consult a qualified herbal practitioner before using this plant medicinally or a qualified aromatherapist if using its essential oil, especially if pregnant. Organic seeds.
Scientific Name: Cosmos sulphureus
Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
Optimal Germination Temperature: 18C
Germination time in days: 7-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 55-100 days
Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade
Soil requirement: well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil
Sowing and cultivation: Sow directly outdoors after last chance of frost has passed from May to August into well prepared soil in a sunny spot when temperatures reach around 16-18C. Sow seeds thinly into drills 1 cm deep
