Apollo™ White Imp. Cosmos

Apollo™ White Imp. is an upright annual cosmos with white flowers and finely divided green foliage. Syngenta identifies the exact improved white selection as Cosmos bipinnatus Apollo White Imp., code 70104812, and lists a garden height of 55–65 cm and width of 40–50 cm. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/product/flower/70104812) ## Garden use Use the white flowers in annual borders, containers, or grouped plantings. The breeder describes this selection as upright and compact, making its listed dimensions useful when planning spacing in seasonal beds. [RHS](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/30717/cosmos-bipinnatus/details) ## Growing conditions Grow in sun; the breeder also lists shade exposure for this selection. Cosmos bipinnatus prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water during prolonged dry spells, especially while establishing. The product is listed for flowering in spring and summer. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flowers to encourage further flowering. Water at the root zone in dry weather and remove spent plants after the season. Allow a few flowers to mature if seed is wanted.