Plume Celosia Mix Seeds (Organic)

Plume Celosia Mix (Celosia argentea plumosa) is an organic, open-pollinated annual that produces large feathery plumes in a mix of yellow, orange, pink, and red. The bold, textural blooms make excellent fresh or dried cut flowers and draw in pollinators.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Celosia argentea plumosa
• Type: Organic, open-pollinated annual
• USDA zones: 3 to 11 (perennial in zones 9 to 10)
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/16 inch
• Days to germinate: 8 to 14 days
• Height at maturity: 30 to 40 inches
• Approx. seeds per pack: 25

Best for

• Fresh-cut summer and fall bouquets
• Dried flower arrangements
• Adding texture and color to borders
• Pollinator and beneficial-insect gardens
• Attracting bees and butterflies

How to grow

Sow 1/16 inch deep in fall or spring at a rate of about 125 seeds per square foot, with germination in 8 to 14 days. Grow in full sun with moderate water; celosia adapts to a range of soil types. Pinch the initial bud to encourage branching, and cut flowers after the plumes have fully developed for fresh or dried display.

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