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Flamingo Feather
FlowerCelosia argentea spicata
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Uniform, upright plants produce tall, straight, sturdy stems with few leaves to strip away, making this an easy celosia to grow and harvest. Pale pink and rose spikes have a silvery shimmer. Comparable timing and form to Ruby Parfait but with taller, more upright plants and longer stems. Also available in organic seed.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.