{"product_id":"cosmos-sulphureus-mandarin","title":"Cosmos sulphureus, Mandarin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos sulphureus ‘Mandarin’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox. 30 seeds. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Mandarin’ is a vibrant sulphureus cosmos with rich orange petals that glow in summer light. Compact, bushy and full of energy, it produces masses of daisy‑like blooms that bring warmth and movement to borders, pots and wildlife‑friendly planting. The colour is bold without being harsh — a proper sunshine plant that keeps going even in heat and poor soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast to grow and wonderfully resilient, this variety thrives in full sun and flowers steadily from midsummer onwards. It’s excellent for filling gaps, brightening containers and attracting pollinators, with blooms that hold their colour well and continue right through the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe petals of \u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e are edible and add a bright, citrus‑like note to salads and summer dishes. They’re best picked fresh in the morning and scattered sparingly for colour and a gentle flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — March to May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — July to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — to 45–60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLifecycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half‑hardy annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSowing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sow indoors; plant out once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to know more about growing Cosmos? Check out our growing guides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58555573371144,"sku":null,"price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/CosmosSulphureusMandarin.jpg?v=1787833723","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/cosmos-sulphureus-mandarin","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}