Celosia, Plume, Shimmer, argentea plumosa, 50 seeds avg.
Full, 4-8”-long plumes in a mix of soft, pastel colors, from golds and limes to peaches and pinks.
Planting Tips:
- A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun.
- Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
- Do not cover seeds with soil.
- Allow 7-14 days to germinate.
- Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden.
- Grows to 36-48” tall.
- Pinch when 10’’ tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
- 85-95 days to bloom.
Harvesting Tips:
- Harvest the flowers when mature for fresh bouquets.
- Make the cut at the base of the stem.