Even with the welcome summer months so close round the corner, it’s not too late to sow or plant seeds that’ll bring swathes of bees and provide you a delightfully productive cut flower.

Of the half hardy annuals, Cosmos & Zinnias are among Sarah & Arthur’s favourites, so on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we lust over the richness of Cosmos Rubenza, the bold Zinnia ‘Queeny Lime’ series, and how to make the most of them right through till November.

In this episode, discover:

Varieties of Cosmos both compact and grand in scale, from the rich Rubenza to the classic Purity
The long vase life and prolific cut flowers of the Zinnia Aztec series, among Arthur’s picks for this year
How & when to pinch out Cosmos for a healthier, more full-framed flower
More eye-catching half hardy annuals set to see you through till the early winter months

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Cosmos, Zinnias & Extravagant Half Hardy Annuals - Episode 67