Cosmos Bright Lights – BC

Description

Cosmos Bright Lights (Cosmos sulphureus) is a vibrant annual flower variety known for its cheerful mix of golden yellow, orange and fiery red blooms. The flowers are produced abundantly above delicate, finely divided foliage, creating a bright and lively display in garden beds, borders and containers. The plants are easy to grow, heat tolerant and attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Bright Lights typically grows around 75–90 cm tall and can flower continuously through the warm growing season. The colorful blooms also make attractive informal cut flowers.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Direct sow outdoors: September
• Can be succession sown during the cooler growing season.

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep and lightly cover with soil.
• Germination usually takes 7–14 days.
• Space plants about 25–30 cm apart.
• Grow in full sun for the best flowering.
• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination and establishment.
• Avoid excessive fertilization, as cosmos can flower well in relatively poor to moderately fertile soil.
• Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.
• Provide light support if plants become tall or exposed to strong winds.
• Allow some flowers to mature if you want the plants to self-seed.