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CELOSIA argentea 'Castle Pink'( Plumosa Group, CASTLE SERIES)
Plume Cockscomb
The soft pink pyramidal plumes of ‘Castle Pink’ cockscomb make a beautiful addition to annual borders and containers. This dwarf, bushy annual may occasionally survive for a year or more in southern regions where winters are mild. It grows quickly from seed and has bright green foliage. The long-lasting flowers are dense, plume-like and comprised of many small bracted flowers of pink. When the blooms age they begin to turn brown and should be removed to encourage more to appear.
Plant this ornamental in sites with full sun and average soil with good drainage, and enjoy it in any hot, sunny spot that needs strong summer color. The flowerheads of Celosia argentea may be used in fresh flower arrangements or dried as everlastings.
9 - 2
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
10"-15" / 25.4cm - 38.1cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Very Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Pink
Green
No
Single
Yes
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Birds
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