{"product_id":"cosmos-seashells","title":"Cosmos Seashells","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a unique cosmos, \u003cstrong\u003eSeashells \u003c\/strong\u003ehas petals that curl round into little tubes, creating wonderfully unusual flowers that really do have something of a seashell about them. These petals come in a range of lovely shades of white, crimson and shell-pink, along with some beautiful two-tone combinations, surrounding a bright yellow centre that adds a vibrant pop of colour. And it is that open centre that bees, butterflies and hoverflies love to visit throughout the long flowering season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 Flowering: July to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Height to 80cm\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Annual \u003cbr\u003e💧 Drought tolerant once they are established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow: \u003c\/strong\u003ein situ in May\/June or earlier in spring in trays of seed compost.  Barely cover with compost or vermiculite and keep gently warm.  Prick out when they reach the two-leaf stage and grow on.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow:\u003c\/strong\u003e harden off and plant out from the end of May onwards.  For clumps, space 30-40cm apart.  For bushier plants, pinch out growing tips when plants reach 15-20cm tall.  They like to be in a sunny position and may need staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003ethis is one to look at up close. Every flower is a little different, with those curious rolled petals creating all sorts of shapes and colour combinations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 In your garden \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    Patio and container plants\u003cbr\u003e•    Cottage and informal gardens\u003cbr\u003e•    Wildlife and pollinator plantings\u003cbr\u003e•    Flower borders and beds\u003cbr\u003e•    Cut flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Cut flower \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    Strong stems\u003cbr\u003e•    Fresh vase life of 5 to 7 days, 10 days if picked at bud stage\u003cbr\u003e•    Pick in the cool of the morning and when the buds are just starting to show colour\u003cbr\u003e•    Cut-and-come-again for even more flowers\u003cbr\u003e•    The feathery foliage also looks good in arrangements but strip any that would be below the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐝 Wildlife friendly \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    RHS Plants for Pollinators recommended\u003cbr\u003e•    Long season of flowers into the autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Did you know? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it mean and it'll flower its socks off! Rich soil encourages lots of lush green growth but fewer flowers, so give Seashells a sunny spot, lean soil and don't be tempted to feed it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54058877681940,"sku":"FLWCSS","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/CosmosSeashells.jpg?v=1790083346","url":"https:\/\/moreveg.co.uk\/products\/cosmos-seashells","provider":"MoreVeg Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}