Common name: Cosmos 'Apollo White'

Description: This elegant annual produces abundant, saucer-shaped flowers in pristine white that create a fresh, luminous display throughout summer and into autumn. The pure white blooms are held on slender stems above finely divided, ferny foliage, bringing light and cottage garden charm to borders. 'Apollo White' is a compact variety perfect for the front to mid-border positions, white-themed gardens, containers, and cutting gardens. The flowers are excellent for cutting and particularly attractive to pollinators, providing valuable nectar from June through to the first frosts. This easy-to-grow cosmos brings months of clean white colour with minimal care, self-seeding gently to return year after year.

Other benefits: long flowering season, excellent cut flower, compact habit, self-seeds, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, hoverflies

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 60cm x 30cm

Position: full sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; well-drained soil preferred; tolerates some drought

Winter hardiness: treat as annual