Description
Mr Fothergills Cosmos Polidor Mixed Seeds Vibrant Citrus Summer Blooms
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.
Specifications
- Brand: Mr Fothergills
- Variety: Cosmos Polidor Mixed
- Botanical Name: C. sulphureus (Compositae)
- Seed Count: Approx. 100 seeds
- Plant Type: Flower Seeds / Half Hardy Annual
- Genus: Annuals / Bedding
- Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual
- Growth Habit: Medium / Bushy
- Height: 75cm (30in)
- Flower Colour: Mixed Citrus Shades
- Position: Full Sun
- Suitable For: Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers, Pollinator Gardens
- Attractive To: Bees, Butterflies
- Sow Indoors: FebruaryApril
- Sow Outdoors: AprilMay
- Flowering / Harvest Period: JuneOctober
Growing & Care Tips
- 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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