China Town

SKU: FL2046

Celosia plumosa. Knock out visual impact for this Celosia bearing all summer long its deep "red flames" flowers on dark green to... Read More

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China Town

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Celosia plumosa. Knock out visual impact for this Celosia bearing all summer long its deep "red flames" flowers on dark green to bronze foliage. The leaves turn from dark green to bronze as the season progresses. Bred in Hungary, China Town is a Fleuroselect Award Winner. Height to 35cm (14") so it's ideal for containers and patio gardens. Start China Town Celosia seeds indoors in peat pots 6-8 weeks before last frost, or simply direct sow after last frost. Grow in full sun to light shade, and keep soil moist, especially during hot weather. The 7-15cm (3-6") tall inflorescences make excellent, long lasting cut flowers.

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Quick Facts:

    • Deep "red flames" flowers on bronze foliage
    • Knock out visual impact all summer
    • Bred in Hungary
    • Fleuroselect Award winner
    • Height to 35cm ( 14")

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All About China Town

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.

How to Celosia

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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 potscoir pots, or Cowpots, and transplant the whole pot into the soil at transplant time. This will minimize transplant shock.

Step 3

Growing

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.

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