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Pampas Plume Tall Blend Celosia Seeds
Pampas Plume Tall Blend Celosia Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
Amazement in a vase! A must-have for bouquets, these large, feathery, golden-yellow to scarlet plumes stand out on long, straight stems and attract pollinators. In the garden, the multi-branching plants are noted for their exceptionally beautiful foliage, and along with height, are perfect for the back of the flower bed. Plants handle heat with ease and are fairly drought tolerant. Also known as Prince of Wales feather.
- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Exact origin unknown, possibly India
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10 and warmer
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 30"–40" tall
Variety Info: 2"–6" plumes in brilliant red and golden shades
Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For cut or dried flowers, pick when the plumes are the right size for your purpose but before they go to seed. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks in a vase. If drying, hang flowers upside down for a couple of weeks until stems are stiff and dry.
