Celosia, Yellow Queen

(Celosia argentea cristata) 90-110 days. Sunny, lemony-colored heads of a uniquely rounded shape. This easy-to-grow beginner’s flower reaches 24 to 40 inches tall. Yellow Queen is a “Kurume Type,” so called for the area where it has been most prominently bred. Kurume City is on the west side of Kyushu Island.

• Sun: 8-12 hrs
• Sprouts in 14-21 days
• Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
• Ideal Temperature: 65-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-8” apart
• Frost Hardy: NO
• Celosia argentea cristata

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out after last frost, or sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun.