{"product_id":"cosmos-sulphureus-lemonade-seeds","title":"Cosmos sulphureus 'Lemonade' Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gentle Splash of Sunshine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos sulphureus 'Lemonade'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delightfully cheerful variety that brings a fresh burst of soft, warm colour to the summer garden. Unlike the feathery-leaved \u003cem\u003ebipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e types, \u003cem\u003esulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e cosmos has slightly broader, more deeply cut foliage and a naturally bushy, compact habit — making it ideal for borders, pots, and cottage garden edges. The blooms are a gorgeous soft lemon and white, semi-double and richly textured, glowing warmly in the sun from summer right through to autumn. A wonderful companion plant and an irresistible draw for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍋 \u003cstrong\u003eSoft lemon and white semi-double blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm, gentle colour that glows beautifully in sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong\u003eBushy, compact habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally tidy and well-branched, great for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eGood cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — cheerful and long-lasting in a vase, wonderful in informal summer arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding for bees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e — a magnet for pollinators throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-growing, heat-tolerant, and free-flowering in warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmos sulphureus loves warmth and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly in spring once soil has warmed, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and cover lightly. Space plants 25–30 cm apart. Unlike \u003cem\u003ebipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e, sulphureus types prefer not to be over-watered — they thrive in drier conditions and are more heat-tolerant. Deadhead regularly to keep plants flowering prolifically from summer through to autumn. Performs beautifully throughout NZ in warm, sunny positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e8 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cosmos sulphureus 'Lemonade'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034864148549,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_993a65ea-94d1-466f-b118-f6cfb192b83b.png?v=1780803943","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/cosmos-sulphureus-lemonade-seeds","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}