Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta' Seeds

A Dreamy Apricot Cosmos Like No Other

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta' is one of the most sought-after and beautiful cosmos varieties available, producing large, softly ruffled blooms in a unique and enchanting blend of warm apricot, peachy-cream, and blush tones. The flowers deepen to a distinctly pink centre, giving each bloom a beautiful depth and warmth — like a watercolour painting come to life. Feathery, fine-cut foliage adds to the airy, romantic feel. A must-have for cottage garden lovers and cut flower growers alike.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🍒 Warm apricot and peachy-pink blooms with a deeper pink centre — a rare and beautiful colour palette with gorgeous depth
• ✂️ Outstanding cut flower — long stems, long vase life, and a colour that pairs beautifully with almost everything
• 🌿 Feathery fine-cut foliage — light and airy, adding movement and texture to borders and arrangements
• 🐝 Excellent for bees and butterflies — a magnet for pollinators throughout summer and autumn
• 🌱 Easy to grow from seed — fast-growing, free-flowering, and self-seeds gently in the right conditions

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in spring once soil has warmed. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and cover lightly. Transplant seedlings to 30–45 cm apart in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil. Cosmos thrives in poor to average soils — avoid overfeeding which encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering from summer right through to autumn. Performs beautifully throughout NZ in any warm, sunny position.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 5 seeds of Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'.