Celosia, Plume, Celway Terracotta

Celosia, Plume, Celway Terracotta, Celosia spicata- 25 seeds avg

Masses of feathery plumes in shades of terracotta and coppery rose. A real workhorse of the summer cutting garden.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant after danger of frost and once soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden, spacing plants 8-12″ apart.
• Do not cover seed with soil; allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Grows to 36 tall. Pinch when 10″ tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 90-100 days to bloom.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Harvest flowers when mature for fresh bouquets.
• Cut to harvest at the base of the stem.

Note: These seeds may be pelleted to improve ease of handling. We recommend using pelleted seeds within one year of purchase. For additional information, please call our office Monday through Thursday (8am to 4pm) at 1-888-977-7159.