Celosia Flamingo Purple

6 pack (72 cell size)

Celosia argentea spicata

Annual

This Celosia has dark green foliage with 2-5" magenta flower spikes. It is a productive shrub-like plant with dark red thick stems. The Purple Flamingo variety blooms late and produces an abundance of foliage compared to flowers.

Space: 6-12 inches

Height: 28-34 inches

Full Sun

Days to Maturity: 100-130 days.

Vase Life: 7-14 days

Harvest: For fresh cut flowers, harvest when flowers are fully developed and stems are firm at the base of the bloom. For dried flowers harvest the same way, but hang in a dark, well-ventilated location to dry after removing all foliage.

Photo Credit: Johnny's Selected Seeds