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Celosia plumosa
Grow vibrant Plumed Castle Celosia with striking multi-color blooms, perfect for gardens, borders, and containers. These annual flowers thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, producing feathery, eye-catching plumes throughout the season. Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed. Blooming from late spring through summer, they offer long-lasting color and easy maintenance, making them ideal for home gardeners seeking decorative, showy flowers.
✓ 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 Mix 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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