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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Floriosa Purple Celosia

  • Floriosa Purple Celosia - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Celosia argentea

Common Name: Celosia

Hardiness Zone: 9a - 11

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Height: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Width: 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: See these beautiful flaming torches shine all season long. Low maintenance and perfect in containers. 

Grower Information:

Flowers from April as a cheerful Spring bloomer to October as a rewarding Fall décor program in pots on balconies or in gardens. It can be grown for multiple markets. If finishing before the end of May, Floriosa will require black cloth – an exciting extension for this plant. This provides a great opportunity to use in container programs paired with other colors or with the Twisted™ or Intenz™ Celosia programs!

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