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Celosia, Cockscomb 'Temple Bells Salmon'

Celosiaargentea var. cristata

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Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
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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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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