Texas Plume Summer Sherbert Celosia is a tall, prolific celosia that produces striking peach and pink plumes on drought-tolerant plants that thrive in heat and full sun. Growing 36 inches tall with a narrow 12-inch spread, this cultivar reaches harvest maturity in just 60 days, making it one of the faster celosias to deliver color. Hardy in zones 10-11 and frost-tender elsewhere, it flourishes as a bedding plant or cut flower source, rewarding gardeners with exceptional productivity from summer through fall.
Full Sun
Moderate
10-11
36in H x 12in W
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The peach and pink plumes arrive reliably within 60 days, and the plants keep producing more flowers the more you cut them. This variety tolerates drought, poor soil, and intense heat without complaint, making it one of the easiest celosias for gardeners who want abundant color without fussy care. Standing a full 3 feet tall, it commands attention in borders or vases while remaining narrow enough to tuck into tight spacing.
Texas Plume Summer Sherbert excels as a tall bedding plant in mixed borders, where its upright habit and generous plume production create strong vertical interest. It is equally prized as a cut flower, with long stems perfect for fresh arrangements. The plumes age gracefully and can also be dried for lasting bouquets.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow at a soil temperature of 70-85°F for reliable germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have developed 2-3 sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed.
Transplant seedlings into the garden 12 inches apart once they have 2-3 sets of true leaves and the threat of frost has completely passed. Space rows 24 inches apart for adequate air flow.
Cut flowers when the plumes are bright in color and still fully developed, before the base of the flower begins to dry and seeds start to mature. Regular cutting extends the flowering season and stimulates further bloom production. Harvest in early morning for longest vase life.
Cutting flowers regularly is the best pruning strategy for this variety. Harvest plumes while they are bright and vibrant, before the base begins to dry and seeds mature. This cutting encourages the plant to produce more blooms throughout the season, extending your harvest and maintaining a fuller, more attractive plant.
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