Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Plumosa Group'
PRINCE OF WALES FEATHER
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower & leaves as they form.

 
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Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Plumosa Group'
PRINCE OF WALES FEATHER
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow, orange, red, purple or crimson

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green or purple-red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: border, window box

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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