Shimmer Celosia

Airy plumes in soft pastel hues of peach, pink, yellow, and lime. Shimmer Celosia blooms have a shimmering presence in the sunlight and make a fantastic cut flower. Vigorous, branching plants put out 4-8” long plumes and bloom continuously. Also very attractive to the bumblebees and the Pinetree staff who waited patiently to pick their own bouquets.

30 seeds

PLANTING

Celosia argentea plumosa

Annual

Germination: 15-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil; seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature for germination. Transplant 6-12” apart after the last frost. 

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors after the last frost, only in areas with a long growing season. Sow a few seeds every 4-6”, thin to 10-12” apart

Growth Habit: Upright, branching

Height and Width: 36-48” x 12-24”  

Spacing: 6-12” apart

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained 

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days

Uses:  Cut flowers- fresh or dried, flower beds, cottage gardens, containers and planters, attracts pollinators

Care: Amend the soil with compost before transplanting. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time for strong, long-lasting growth. Drying flowers- Remove foliage and hang fresh-cut flowers upside down in a dark room with good airflow.