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Pampas Plume Tall Blend Celosia Seeds
Pampas Plume Tall Blend Celosia Seeds
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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.
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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.
- Dana G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 27, 2025Beautiful colors and flowers
I started them from seeds in a planter, and almost all of the seeds germinated. They grow so fast, moved them to individual containers within 4 weeks. From seeds to flowering took 8 weeks (June-August) in the new endland weather. Cant wait to add to flower beds next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 27, 2025Hey Dana,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience with our Pampas Plume Tall Blend Celosia Seeds! We absolutely love hearing about that excellent germination rate - it's so exciting when almost all the seeds take off like that! And wow, from seeds to flowering in just 8 weeks even in New England weather - that's incredible timing and shows they were really thriving under your care. Celosia are such fast growers once they get going, and it sounds like you handled that transition to individual containers perfectly. Those beautiful plume-like flowers are going to be absolutely stunning additions to your flower beds next year - you're going to love how they fill out the space with those gorgeous colors! Keep on growing 🌻️
- SSVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 21, 2025Beginner Friendly!
I have never grown anything from seed but I followed the directions for outdoor direct sowing. I've really enjoyed watching them take off and they've performed better than I ever expected. I did have some issues with slugs and cutworms in the beginning but some BT spray and eggshells took care of that easily. I do have to water these most days due to the intense heat of NC. The pollinators absolutely love them with the bees sleeping on them most evenings.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 23, 2025Hey there,
Your celosia looks so happy and healthy. We're grateful that it's a safe haven for your local pollinators. We can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your feedback. Stay cool and keep on growing 🌻️
- Monique M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsSep 25, 20245 Stars
Flowers bloomed out of nowhere! It has been wonderful watching these grow especially during these heatwaves all summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Sydni F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 25, 20245 Stars
First time growing celosia. All I can say is wow! Mine have grown like crazy. I can’t wait to see how big they will get by the end of the season. Will definitely grow again. Excited to try other varieties as well.
- Howard N.Rated 2 out of 5 starsJul 4, 20242 Stars
I am a Texas Certified Master Gardener, researcher, writer, and all-around gardenerd. Disappointing results on this variety. Plants were relatively compact, which I liked, but the term "tall" is misleading. Flower morphology was variable, ranging from columnar to looking like a fireworks explosion, and some cristata flower formations. White to yellow flowering plants were generally of weak growth and died first when summer heated up. Many plants didn't produce enough leafy growth to handle flowering and general health. Some of the wine-colored flowers had the right mix of leaf and flower production, but that was the exception. I was going to save seed but threw them out as not worth the effort to carry this genetics forward.
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