Rainbow Celosia Mix, mixed cockscomb and plumes
Amazing pollinator magnet. Long blooming. One of the flowers standing in the late fall in zone 6b. Very hardy and requires little care once established.
Features a mix of seed from several of the most popular colors of cockscomb and plume varieties.
Approx. 50 seeds
An annual, but it so easily reseeds.
See below shipping minimums and detailed growing information.
Minimums and Shipping
3 seed packet minimum. You can mix and match seed varieties.
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Growing information
ANNUAL
DAYS TO GERMINATION
8-14 days. Needs light for germination.
SOWING
Sow 1/8" deep in trays 6-8 weeks before last frost. Needs a long growing season for direct sowing. Cover seeds very lightly.
LIGHT
Full sun
PLANT HEIGHT
18-48” variety dependent
HARDINESS ZONES
Celosia can be grown as an annual in hardiness zones 2–11, or as a tender perennial in zones 10–11, though with cover, mine comes back in 6b.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS
High organic matter, moist well draining soil.
NOTES
Need temps 70-80F to germinate. Low temperatures and less than 12 hours of light can cause premature flowering. Pinching is recommended. Directly sown seeds need a light cover for protection. Reseeds with cover in 6b.