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Celosia Seeds - Spicata
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Celosia (Celosia Spicata Flamingo) - If you like to dry flowers, start Celosia Spicata seeds for a spectacular annual that makes lovely everlasting blooms! This Wheatstraw Celosia features attractive long stems of bi-colored rose and deep pink flower spikes.MORE CELOSIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 85F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow or cover no more than 1/8th inch maximum
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 15 inches
Celosia (Celosia Spicata Flamingo) - If you like to dry flowers, start Celosia Spicata seeds for a spectacular annual that makes lovely everlasting blooms! This flower features attractive long stems of bi-colored rose and deep pink flower spikes.
Common Questions
Is celosia invasive?
No, celosia is not invasive; however, they can reseed in the garden.
Do I need to deadhead my celosia plants?
Regular deadheading will keep your plants looking neat and promote a longer bloom season. Snips off the flowers that have started to droop, turn brown or fade.
Is celosia toxic to animals?
Celosia is not known to be toxic to dogs or other animals.
What season do celosia bloom in?
Celosia is an annual that blooms all summer into fall.
How is celosia used in landscaping?
You can create a vibrant flower bed using various celosia varieties, arranging them at different heights to achieve a stunning rainbow effect with diverse textures and shapes. When grown in containers, these plants tend to stay more compact compared to when they are planted in the ground. For a beautiful border along your garden or yard, mix celosias with other low-maintenance annuals such as zinnias or marigolds. Celosias naturally complement other members of the amaranth family like gomphrena or love-lies-bleeding. Additionally, all tall celosia varieties are perfect for cutting gardens and dry exceptionally well for crafts or arrangements.
