Sunday Bright Pink Celosia is an open-pollinated celosia that produces vibrant, uniform plumes in a striking bright pink hue. This bush-form flower reaches maturity in 85 to 100 days and thrives as either a fresh or dried cut flower. The combination of its vivid color, reliable performance, and dual-use potential makes it a standout choice for gardeners looking to fill vases or dried arrangements with homegrown blooms.
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Vibrant and uniform plumes that hold their color beautifully whether harvested fresh or dried. At just 6 inches of spacing, you can pack multiple plants into a border or cutting bed to maximize your harvest. The flowers develop quickly, 85 to 100 days from seed to bloom, so even gardeners in shorter growing seasons can enjoy a solid crop. Its open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seed from your best performers year after year.
Sunday Bright Pink Celosia shines as a cut flower, both fresh and dried. Harvest the fully developed flower heads when the stems feel firm at the base of the bloom, then arrange them fresh in water or hang them to dry in a dark, well-ventilated space. The dried plumes hold their bright pink color exceptionally well, making them valuable for long-lasting arrangements, wreaths, or dried bouquets.
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Sow seeds into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Light is required for germination; cover seeds very lightly to hold them in place. Grow seedlings at 63 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Space plants 6 inches apart.
Direct sow only in locations with a long growing season. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep, after your last frost date.
Harvest flowers when they are fully developed and the stems feel firm at the base of the bloom. For dried flowers, harvest at the same stage of growth as you would for fresh flowers. Remove all foliage before hanging stems in a dark, well-ventilated location to dry.
Pinching is recommended to encourage branching and a fuller, bushier plant with more flowering stems.
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