Celosia, Plume, Flamingo Feather

Celosia, Plume, 'Flamingo Feather', Celosia argentea spicata - 50 seeds avg.

Masses of plumes in rose and pink that provide dimension and height to bouquets. A real workhorse of the summer cutting garden.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant after danger of frost and once the soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden, spacing 8-12" apart.
• Do not cover the seed with soil; allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Grows to 36” tall.
• Pinch when 10" tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-95 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips:

• Harvest flowers when the blooms are full and fresh but before they develop seed.
• Make the harvest cut at the base of the stem.