Exposure Full-sun to partial shade
Seed type OP ?
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Celosia plumosa erecta. Bright Sparks Formula brings a zap of brilliant colour to nearly any garden situation. This versatile plant is very heat tolerant, which makes it an excellent choice for containers or any full sun situation. The plants stay compact but upright, only growing to about 30cm (12") tall, and they are topped by electrically bright plumes in scarlet, yellow, and burgundy. These make long-lasting cut flowers, and they keep most of their colour as dried flowers. Bright Sparks shows more branching than other Celosia types, which simply results in more flowers per plant.
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Latin
Latin
Celosia plumosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Timing
Timing
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, in peat or coir pots – Celosia does not like its roots disturbed by transplanting. Transplant at least two weeks after last frost, once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F). Or direct sow outdoors after last frost. Seeds will germinate in 6-14 days.
Starting
Starting
Just cover the small seeds. If starting indoors, try to maintain a soil temperature of 21-25°C (70-75°F). Be sure to use peat pots, coir pots, or Cowpots, and transplant the whole pot into the soil at transplant time. This will minimize transplant shock.
Growing
Growing
Plant in full sun or partial shade in ordinary, moist soil with a pH range of 6.0 to7.0. Celosia prefers warm temperatures.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, in peat or coir pots – Celosia does not like its roots disturbed by transplanting. Transplant at least two weeks after last frost, once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F). Or direct sow outdoors after last frost. Seeds will germinate in 6-14 days.
Ideal pH: 6.0 -7.0.
Plant in full sun or partial shade in ordinary, moist soil with a pH range of 6.0 to7.0. Celosia prefers warm temperatures.
