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Celosia 'Flamingo Feather'
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Celosia 'Flamingo Feather'

Celosia argentea var. spicata
Wheat Celosia has graceful waves of rose-pink flowers shading to silver at the base. Well-branched plants for maximum blooms; great fresh or dried cut flower. Midsummer to fall bloom.
SKU #S858
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
100
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Rose pink shading to silver at the base
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Bees
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface to barely cover.
Sprout Time:
7-20 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Cover with vermiculite and keep at 68-78°F until germination, then at 65°F. Grow in roomy cell-packs to avoid rootbound seedlings and premature flowering.
Starting Outdoors:
Sow outdoors about two weeks after last frost for later blooms.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
Two weeks after last frost, when soil has warmed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Celosia Flamingo Feather is an unusual addition to cottage gardens of mixed summer annuals and an ideal cut flower-both fresh and dry. This spike Celosia has soft pastel colors and an interesting texture. Be sure to keep soil evenly moist and fertilized, as any check in their growth will result in stunted plants with small premature flowering. Pair with globe amaranths for a summer-long show of flowers.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep evenly moist—do not allow to dry out, but avoid saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost before planting. Alternatively, feed once a month during the growing season with an organic, all-purpose fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
Susceptible to thrips, aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies that can be controlled with insecticidal soap. Provide air circulation and keep water off the leaves or water early morning to discourage any leaf spots. An organic fungicide, such as copper can also be used.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
1/2 florets have opened