Feather Celosia 'New Look' is a showy annual flower that delivers plume-like blooms in vivid shades of orange, red, purple, yellow, and cream from June through frost. These narrow-pyramidal flower heads, composed of densely-packed tiny flowers, reach 4-10 inches long and stand 12-18 inches tall, thriving in full sun across zones 2-11. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it cuts and dries beautifully, making it equally at home in a bouquet or dried arrangement.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
18in H x 12in W
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The feathery flower plumes of this celosia create an almost cloud-like texture in the garden, with colors so vivid they seem to glow in summer heat. It tolerates poor soil and dry conditions that would wilt many annuals, yet still delivers continuous bloom until the first hard frost. Both the fresh and dried flowers retain their brilliant color and dramatic form, which is why gardeners cherish it for cutting and arrangement work.
Feather Celosia shines as a cut flower for fresh arrangements, where its feathery plumes add height and texture for weeks. It also dries exceptionally well, retaining color and form when hung upside down, making it a staple for dried flower crafts and long-lasting bouquets. The foliage and flowers are edible, though they are more often grown for ornamental impact than culinary use.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date in temperatures between 70-85°F for faster blooms. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.
Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting after the last frost date, when all danger of frost has passed. Space plants 9-12 inches apart in their final location.
Sow seed directly in the garden after the last spring frost date in areas with a long growing season.
Cut flower plumes for fresh arrangements when they are fully colored and have reached their mature size, typically 4-10 inches long. For dried flowers, harvest plumes in their prime color and hang them upside down in a warm, dry location away from direct sunlight to preserve their vivid hues.
Deadhead spent flower plumes regularly to prolong bloom and encourage continued flowering throughout the season. Taller cultivars may require staking or support in windy locations to prevent stem damage.
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