Celosia, Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Plume Plant 'Fresh Look Gold'

Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2009 | neutral

The Fresh Look Celosia got their name from looking as "fresh" at the end of their flower cycle as when first planted. The colorful plume...Read More

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