Celosia, Hippie Tie Dye ~ 80 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Celosia argentea plumosa
Annual
Summer/fall color
Frost tender
A butterfly & bee favorite!
A great variety for containers!
Our psychedelic blend of new plume celosias in six glowing shades will knock your socks off! Long blooming 18 inch tall plants produce multiple soft candelabras of color.
Plant them for mind-blowing beds, borders and big containers. The 18 inch tall, branching plants bloom hard all summer with multiple bright plumes and don't mind hot, dry conditions. You can cut them for fabulous fresh flowers or simply air dry them for decorative “everlasting” displays.
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Details
Cold Winters: April – May
Mild Winters: March – May
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Sow Seeds: Barely Cover, 2 – 3 in. apart
Days to Germinate: 7 – 14 days
Mature Height: 12 – 18 in.
BEST TO START EARLY INDOORS
Six weeks before last expected frost date, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly, no more than 1/8 inch. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out in the garden. Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer.
Seedlings are ready to transplant when they are large enough to handle and night temperatures are evenly in the 50°F (10°C) range. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions, then plant in full sun 6 to 8 inches apart in rich, fertile soil.
TO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in a well-drained, finely textured seed bed in full sun when weather is warm and nights are above 50°F (10°C). Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart and cover very lightly, then gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant 6-8 inches apart in full sun.
GROWING NOTES
Seedlings grow slowly at first, then vigorously by midsummer. Good drainage is essential. The dramatic plumes in their eye-catching color collage bloom hard and last all summer. Cut for colorful bouquets or hang bunches upside down inside to air dry as “everlasting” flowers.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Celosia |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 2 - 3", thin/transplant 6 - 8" apart |
| Planting Depth | barely cover |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Days to Maturity | 7-14 days |