{"product_id":"orange-cosmos","title":"Sulphur Cosmos Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange cosmos is a vibrant summer annual that brings a touch of vivid colour and movement to the garden. With its intense orange flowers borne on slender, elegant stems, it floats above light, finely cut foliage, creating an airy and graceful effect. These flowers strongly attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens and cut flowers. Its long-lasting blooms make beautiful bouquets, and the plant grows easily even in dry conditions with little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow orange cosmos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange cosmos is well-suited to zones 3 to 9 and thrives in full sun in well-drained soil. It is ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, or naturalized areas where colour and pollinators are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and historical uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Mexico and Central America, \u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e has long been valued for its vibrant colours and ease of cultivation. Grown in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and floral farms for generations, its popularity stems from its great adaptability and beauty. It is primarily ornamental and not used for culinary or medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow after the last frost or sow indoors for earlier blooms.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost; transplant once the risk of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Indoor sowing recommended, then transplant after all risk of frost has disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest orange cosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6 mm (¼ in) deep and space plants 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; water regularly until rooted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems early in the morning when flowers begin to open for best vase life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow the plant to self-seed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving tips for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flowers to dry completely and produce seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest dry seed heads before they disperse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove debris and allow to air dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place in a labelled envelope or jar; viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642451824,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-034","price":16.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Orange-Cosmos-4-1-scaled_69dc7984-df9e-404d-9f0b-0825bfc3f2b4.jpg?v=1776549106","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sa\/products\/orange-cosmos","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}