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Celosia, Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Plume Plant 'Sunday Orange'

Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

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Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
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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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