Mr Fothergill's Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds
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Mr Fothergill's Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds
Mr Fothergill’s Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds produce a compact, award-winning cosmos variety with beautifully blended apricot, pink and rose blooms. Flowering the same year as sown, this half hardy annual delivers long-lasting colour from early summer through to autumn.
Key Features
- Award-winning Apricotta variety – Unique soft apricot, pink and rose tones
- Flowers the same year as sown – Reliable, long-lasting summer display
- Compact yet elegant habit – Ideal for mid-border planting
- Attractive to pollinators – Loved by bees and butterflies
- Suitable for cut flowers – Perfect for fresh seasonal arrangements
Product Description
Mr Fothergill’s Cosmos Apricotta (C. bipinnatus) is a striking half hardy annual that brings warm, romantic tones to bedding and border displays. This exciting compact cosmos variety produces masses of uniquely coloured blooms in shades of soft apricot, pink and rose, creating a harmonious and eye-catching garden feature.
Reaching approximately 90cm (3ft) in height, these elegant plants are perfect for mid-border planting, where their delicate foliage and long flowering habit add texture and movement. Ideal for grouping together for maximum impact, Cosmos Apricotta also performs beautifully in cut flower arrangements. As a pollinator-friendly variety, it attracts bees and butterflies, supporting wildlife in your garden. Easy to grow in full sun, this versatile bedding plant provides colour from June through to October.
Specifications
- Product Name: Mr Fothergill’s Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds
- Botanical Name: C. bipinnatus
- Seed Count: Approx. 30 seeds
- Plant Type: Half Hardy Annual
- Genus: Annuals/Bedding
- Habit: Compact
- Plant Height: 90cm (3ft)
- Colour: Pink with apricot and rose tones
- Position: Full Sun
- Suitable For: Bedding, borders and cut flowers
- Attractive To: Bees and butterflies
- Sow Indoors: February – April
- Sow Outdoors: April – May
- Flowers: June – October
Care & Growing Tips
- Sow indoors in trays from February to April and transplant after the risk of frost has passed
- Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from April to May in well-drained soil
- Plant in a sunny position for best flowering results
- Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering period
- Water during dry spells and avoid overfeeding
Add soft, sunset-inspired colour to your garden with Mr Fothergill’s Cosmos Apricotta Flower Seeds – an elegant and pollinator-friendly choice for vibrant summer borders and beautiful cut flower displays.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
Any more questions?
Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.
How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
