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Celosia, Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Plume Plant 'Castle Pink'

Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

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Genus

Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Chartreuse/Yellow

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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 leaf cuttings

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Panama City Beach, Florida

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

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