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Celosia, Wheatstraw Celosia 'Pink Plume'

Celosiaspicata

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Genus

Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)

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Species

spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Ocala, Florida

Ville Platte, Louisiana

Wilmington, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

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