Apricot Brandy celosia

Celosia 'Apricot Brandy (plumosa)'

AnnualAmaranthaceae

AAS Winner 1981

Apricot Brandy celosia
Deer-resistantEdible
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentCut flowerPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

Apricot Brandy celosia (Celosia 'Apricot Brandy (plumosa)') is an annual for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and accents. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Profusion zinnia, Wizard of Oz dahlia, and Snail vine.