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Flamingo Feather Celosia Seeds
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Flamingo Feather Celosia is sturdy and easy to grow, loves the heat, and behave a bit like ornamental grass with their spire-like blooms and tendency to catch the afternoon light and make everything look magical.
- HEIGHT3ft when full grown
- SPACING9" between plants
- LIGHTFull sun, or part-shade
- ZONEGrows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
- SHIPPINGNow
- INCLUDES50 seeds
- Botanical NameCelosia spicata
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Description
Flamingo Feather Celosia is a muted dusty pink that fades to blush as the blossom ages. The perfect addition to an understated garden palate.
- DEER Deer resistant
- KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
- CLIMATE Heat loving
- WATER Drought tolerant
- INDOOR+POTS Grows well in containers outside
How to Plant
Stick in the dirt 1/4" deep, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 9".
Where to Plant
Find a place that gets mostly sun.
When to Plant
Plant late spring, when the soil is warm, or start inside 6 weeks earlier.
When to Expect Blooms
Summer until frost.
Care Instructions
Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. Pick the flowers to encourage more blooms.
Extra Credit
To preserve for dried bouquets, simply harvest after the pollen sheds and hang someplace cool and dry.