Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Exact origin unknown, possibly India
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
About Celosia
Celosia spicata
5"–8" rosy-pink, feathery flower spikes turn silvery near the base as the mature
Planting Celosia
Plant Spacing
A pinch of seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 14–21 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | Within 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil is at least 60°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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31 reviews
- Linda G.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/29/25Long lasting cut flower.
These spikes to very well in vases. The shades vary in each flower which makes them more unique. Long lasting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests8/29/25Hey Linda,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Flamingo Celosia Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these beautiful spikes are performing so well as cut flowers in your vases - that's one of the things that makes celosia such a fantastic choice for flower gardens! You're so right about those gorgeous varying shades within each flower - it really does make every single bloom unique and special. And the long-lasting quality is just the cherry on top! There's nothing quite like having beautiful, homegrown cut flowers that keep bringing joy for days. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Deborah S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/1/255 Stars
Great company, love to watch Eric and Jacque. Learn so much from them.
- Michelle B.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/20/254 Stars
Lots a great information. The seed starting trays are great.
- Dolly H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/26/245 Stars
Love baby pink celoisia and anything baby pink.
- Patricia A.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/30/245 Stars
These were very easy to grow. I planted them in June. At 1st I only saw very faint peaks of pink mostly white but as they began to mature they started to change color. They are looking their best in October. Very happy with this purchase. For reference I live in Palmdale, Ca. The summers are very hot and they did wonderful during the heat weave we had this year.