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Celosia plumosa
Add vibrant color to your garden with Plumed Kimono Celosia, a stunning mix of bright, feathery blooms. These annual flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, creating dazzling displays in borders, containers, and flower beds. Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or plant outdoors after frost danger has passed. Ideal for spring and summer planting, they bloom from early summer through fall, providing continuous color throughout the warm season.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Celosia in spring where it can receive full sun. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 8-14 days.
Grow plants to about 12-36 in. and plan for blooms in about 90-120 days.
Best suited to USDA zones Annual; 10A-11B. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
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