A multi-branching celosia of silver pink spikes. This cottage flower gives wonderful texture in a cottage garden and attracts pollinators. It also brings wonderful texture to bouquest, and dries beautifully, lending to dried floral work.
The blooms start pink (as you can see in the photos) but if left to mature on the plants will turn to silver, with a hint of pink at the top of the spike. Once established, this bloom is resilient and can adapt to handle heat and drought. Prefers well draining soil.
Also known as silver cockscomb. This celosia was named for the wife of the famously eccentric Socrates, ‘Xanthippe’ was known in history for her sharp wit and strong personality - don’t we all want a bit more sharp wit and strong personality in our lives?
Minimum of 50 seeds per packet.
Latin: Celosia spicata
Sun: Full
Type: Tender Annual
Start: 6-8 weeks before first frost. Plant out after all risk of frost has past.
Can be direct sown after all threat of frost. Avoid heavy clay soil, or waterlogged soil.
Height: 36 in
Plant Spacing: 8-12 in.
Typically Deer Resistant
Lunaseed Farm uses organic and regenerative practices.
All seeds are harvested and cleaned by hand, to ensure the highest quality seeds.
All photos are taken by and copyright property of Lunaseed Farm.
A multi-branching celosia of silver pink spikes. This cottage flower gives wonderful texture in a cottage garden and attracts pollinators. It also brings wonderful texture to bouquest, and dries beautifully, lending to dried floral work.
The blooms start pink (as you can see in the photos) but if left to mature on the plants will turn to silver, with a hint of pink at the top of the spike. Once established, this bloom is resilient and can adapt to handle heat and drought. Prefers well draining soil.
Also known as silver cockscomb. This celosia was named for the wife of the famously eccentric Socrates, ‘Xanthippe’ was known in history for her sharp wit and strong personality - don’t we all want a bit more sharp wit and strong personality in our lives?
Minimum of 50 seeds per packet.
Latin: Celosia spicata
Sun: Full
Type: Tender Annual
Start: 6-8 weeks before first frost. Plant out after all risk of frost has past.
Can be direct sown after all threat of frost. Avoid heavy clay soil, or waterlogged soil.
Height: 36 in
Plant Spacing: 8-12 in.
Typically Deer Resistant
Lunaseed Farm uses organic and regenerative practices.
All seeds are harvested and cleaned by hand, to ensure the highest quality seeds.
All photos are taken by and copyright property of Lunaseed Farm.
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