Flamingo

CultivarCelosia 'Flamingo'

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Celosia (the genus)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
TypeAnnual

from Celosia · “Annual 🌸” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Days to germination28–42 days

from Celosia · “I begin indoors about 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date.” — Does Celosia Come Back Every Year? Perennial vs Annual Varieties Explained - Evergreen Seeds

Days to maturity58–80 days

from Celosia · “Days to harvest 60–90” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Germination temperature75 °F

from Celosia · “Maintain soil temperature around 75°F (24°C).” — Does Celosia Come Back Every Year? Perennial vs Annual Varieties Explained - Evergreen Seeds

Lightfull sun

from Celosia · “full sun” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Watermoderate soil moisture

from Celosia · “Though a very simple plant, Celosia does need moderate soil moisture.” — Celosia - Wikipedia

Hardiness zonesZone 3a – 11b

from Celosia · “Zone 3a – 11b” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing7.5–15 in

from Celosia · “Spacing 9” Between Plants 12” Between Rows” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Propagationseed

from Celosia · “Seed Starting Trays $8-20” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Start indoors4–6 weeks before last frost

from Celosia · “Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplantwhen the frost threat has passed

from Celosia · “Once the seedlings grow strong enough and the frost threat has passed, I transplant them outdoors” — Does Celosia Come Back Every Year? Perennial vs Annual Varieties Explained - Evergreen Seeds

Ready whenPinch first bloom to encourage branching

from Celosia · “Pinch first bloom to encourage branching.” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partsleaves, young stems and young inflorescences

from Celosia · “The leaves also have a soft texture and a mild spinach-like taste.” — Celosia - Wikipedia

Pestsaphids, spider mites

from Celosia · “Pests to watch out for include aphids and spider mites.” — How to Plant and Grow Celosia

Companionsmarigolds, zinnias, portulaca, vinca

from Celosia · “Good Companions ✅ Marigolds Zinnias Portulaca Vinca” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Flamingo hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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