Rubenza is an early flowering Cosmos with an exceptional new colour. Flowers are dark wine red fading to old rose. The variety has improved plant habit and earliness.
Cosmos bipinnatus Rubenza
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- New colour, dark wine red fading to old rose, improved plant habit and earliness
- Colour:
- Dark red
- Flower:
- Single; 8 cm
- Flowering Period:
- Mid June to mid September
- Type:
- Annual, O.P., Diploid
- Use:
- Bedding
- Seed:
- 150 seeds per gram
- Plant:
- Height: 50 cm; Spread: 70 cm
- Growing:
Sow at 20°C in April/May for garden. 80-90 days from sowing to flowering. Grow at 20°C.
- Planting:
- Plant out at 50 × 50 cm distance in sunny spot. Half hardy.
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Van Hemert & Co
- Entry number:
- 33/07
- Protection Period:
- 20 years
- Expiry Date:
- 2027-12-31