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b132
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COSMOS (ORANGE) - Cosmos sulphureus
b132 (Cosmos sulphureus)
Summer plant with bright orange flowers on multiple branches. Somewhat lower than Cosmos bipinnatus and with smaller flower heads. Good for cutting.
Lifespan: annual
Comment: cut flower
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 30 cm
Sowing depth: 1 cm
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.