Celosia ‘Rainbow Sherbet Mix’
Celosia argentea plumosa
Description
While this exquisite celosia from our breeding program is on the shorter side, what it lacks in height it makes up for in color. Thick plumes are the shape of Romanesco broccoli in a range of sherbet tones, including smoky raspberry, gold, apricot, and peach. The blooms have an iridescent quality and remind us of crushed velvet.
Details
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
While this exquisite celosia from our breeding program is on the shorter side, what it lacks in height it makes up for in color. Thick plumes are the shape of Romanesco broccoli in a range of sherbet tones, including smoky raspberry, gold, apricot, and peach. The blooms have an iridescent quality and remind us of crushed velvet.
Details
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
How to Grow

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