If you like to dry flowers, start Celosia Spicata seeds for a spectacular annual that makes lovely everlasting blooms! This flower features attractive long stems of bi-colored rose and deep pink flower spikes. It is one of the most popular Celosia seeds to grow as it makes a great cut flower and it dries and preserves well. Celosia Spicata is often used in dried everlasting arrangements.

SOWING

Season: Annual

Height: 32 inches / 80 cm

Bloom Season: Late spring to autumn

Bloom Color: white / purple

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Temperature: 70 - 85F / 21 - 30 C

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Surface sow or cover no more than 1/8th inch maximum

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 12 - 15 inches / 30 - 40 cm

Grow in rich to average well-drained soil in full sun. Wheat Celosia is grown from very fine flower seeds. The Celosia seeds can be directly sown into your flower garden or seeded indoors for transplanting later. If planting outdoors, sow after the soil has begun to warm in the spring.