Cosmos Cupcakes Blush | Limited stock
$4.50
Unit price per🧁 Cosmos ‘Cupcakes Blush’ – Ruffled Blooms in Soft Pink for Bouquets & Borders
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Add elegance and whimsy to your garden with Cosmos 'Cupcakes Blush'.
This stunning variety features large, semi-double flowers with fused petals that form a teacup shape, often edged like pinking shears. Blooms range from soft blush pink to creamy white with streaks and collars, floating above fine, feathery foliage. A favourite for florists and cottage gardens, it’s heat-loving, easy to grow, and adored by pollinators.- Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes Blush'
- Height & Spread: 90–120cm tall × 50cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil (sandy loam preferred)
- Flowering Period: Early summer to autumn
- Uses: Borders, cut flowers, wedding work, pollinator gardens
- Other Names: Mexican Aster, Cupcakes Series
- approx: 10 seed per packet
Why You'll Love It:
- Large, bowl-shaped blooms in blush pink and white
- Unique petal fusion for a teacup effect
- Long flowering season with minimal care
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Excellent for cutting and floral design
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained sandy loam with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Avoid overly rich soil to prevent excessive foliage at the expense of blooms.🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost
- Soak seeds overnight for faster germination
- Sow 5mm deep; germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
- Space plants 30–45cm apart
- Pinch when 20–30cm tall to encourage bushiness
💧 Watering:
Water twice weekly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and low maintenance.✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time
- Stake if needed in windy areas
- Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with larkspur, scabiosa, or nigella in romantic garden beds or bouquets. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
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Cosmos Cupcakes Blush | Limited stock
$4.50
Unit price perLow in stock
🧁 Cosmos ‘Cupcakes Blush’ – Ruffled Blooms in Soft Pink for Bouquets & Borders
-
Add elegance and whimsy to your garden with Cosmos 'Cupcakes Blush'.
This stunning variety features large, semi-double flowers with fused petals that form a teacup shape, often edged like pinking shears. Blooms range from soft blush pink to creamy white with streaks and collars, floating above fine, feathery foliage. A favourite for florists and cottage gardens, it’s heat-loving, easy to grow, and adored by pollinators.- Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes Blush'
- Height & Spread: 90–120cm tall × 50cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil (sandy loam preferred)
- Flowering Period: Early summer to autumn
- Uses: Borders, cut flowers, wedding work, pollinator gardens
- Other Names: Mexican Aster, Cupcakes Series
- approx: 10 seed per packet
Why You'll Love It:
- Large, bowl-shaped blooms in blush pink and white
- Unique petal fusion for a teacup effect
- Long flowering season with minimal care
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Excellent for cutting and floral design
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained sandy loam with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Avoid overly rich soil to prevent excessive foliage at the expense of blooms.🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost
- Soak seeds overnight for faster germination
- Sow 5mm deep; germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
- Space plants 30–45cm apart
- Pinch when 20–30cm tall to encourage bushiness
💧 Watering:
Water twice weekly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and low maintenance.✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time
- Stake if needed in windy areas
- Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding
🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with larkspur, scabiosa, or nigella in romantic garden beds or bouquets. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
