Celosia, Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Plume Plant 'Kimono Mix'

Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Junction, Colorado

Ocala, Florida

Independence, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Pinconning, Michigan

Hockley, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | neutral

The Kimono Mix, while beautiful in lighter pastel colors, seems to last less than the other varieties of celosia, and looks 'dirtier'. I...Read More

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London, ON (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

Celosias are easy to start from seed. Sow shallowly in soil or potting mix at 70-75ºF (21-24ºC), and set out when nighttime temperature...Read More

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