Orange Flash celosia

Celosia 'Orange Flash (A)'

AnnualAmaranthaceae

Orange Flash 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

'Orange Flash' celosia (Celosia 'Orange Flash') is an annual for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and accents. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Cut the stems for fresh bouquets.

Pairs well with California Giants zinnia, Creeping zinnia, and Penhill Watermelon dahlia.