In adorable shades of apricot, peach with a soft rose centre, the new Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta' will soon become a firm favourite amongst florists and gardeners. The tall plants are early to flower, they make a wonderful display in borders and the long stems are perfect for cutting . This unique variety of cosmos is early to flower with unusual blooms that have a magical iridescence, the colour also varies with exposure to the sun. Cosmos 'Apricotta' blooms with rounded, large flowers that grow to 8cm (3in) in diameter. The flower petals are tightly packed and the plant grows to 80 to 85cm (30 to 32in) tall, with a spread of around 40cm (16in). The plants will add a delicate but striking look to the garden. Grow this eye-catching annual in beds, borders and containers where bees and butterflies will appreciate its rich nectar. Sowing to flowering takes around 85 days. 'Apricotta' will bloom early and continue to produce blooms right through to autumn with regular deadheading. Its feathery foliage is light and breezy, adding a lovely texture to summer beds and borders.