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Celosia
Celosia argentea plumosaHeat-loving annual with crested or plumed flower heads that hold well in fresh and dried arrangements.
TransplantFull SunFrost-Sensitive
No photograph yetCelosia
Days to maturity
85–95 daysDays to germ.
8–14 daysSpacing
6–12 inHeight
12–48 inSun
Sun,Partial ShadeVase life
7–14 daysHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 8–14 d
- Soil temp
- 70–80 °F
- Depth
- 0.125 in
- Light for germ
- light
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 85–95 d
- Spacing
- 6–12 in
- Height
- 12–48 in
- Sun
- Sun,Partial Shade
- Frost
- No frost tolerance. Thrives in heat. · tender
- Outdoor / direct
- No
Harvest
- Cut stage
- Fresh - Harvest when the flowers are fully developed, and stems are firm at the base of the bloom. Dried - Harvest at the same stage of growth as you would for fresh flowers. Remove all the foliage and hang in a dark, well-ventilated location to dry.
- Vase life
- 7–14 d
- Handling
- Ideal storage temperature is 36-41°F.
Recent field notes
First sign of a blossom.
Only 4 plants made it to this stage.
Transplanted.