Pink Mexican Aster
Formats
Elegant flower to be cultivated as edges, to shape flowerbeds or for bunches. The flowers attract birds and butterflies, including the famous Monarch butterfly. Good cut flowers.
Annual. Dwarf form. 60cm tall. Pink flowers. Green leaves. The seeds are long and narrow.
Sandy, neutral and well-drained soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 18ºC/20ºC.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Wild garden, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Medicinal, Flowerbeds
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | July, August, September, Summer |
Botanical information
| Common name | COSMOS BIPINNATUS Dwarf Sensation Pink - Pink Mexican Aster |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Butterflies, Birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 8-14 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 160 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Wild garden, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Medicinal, Flowerbeds |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate continental, Temperate areas |
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