Beyond Mums: Why You Should Grow Celosia This Fall

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Move over mums! Celosia is the fall flower you need. Discover why this unique bloom is perfect for autumn color and easy care.

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The low-maintenance, high-impact celosia plant belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. Celosia is one of the most eye-catching flowering plants because of its 3 distinct shapes: plumed, wheat, and cockscomb.

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Celosia has a USDA hardiness zone of 10-11 so it is generally treated as an annual. However, in zones 9 to 11 celosia might surprise you by acting like a short-lived perennial. From my experience, and I’m in zone 6a, this easy-care annual drops seed, self-sows, and returns yearly.

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In order to thrive, Celosia needs 6-8 hours of full sun per day and should be planted in well-draining soil.

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Flowers appear beginning in early to mid-summer and the blooms continue through to fall.

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Celosia’s blooms aren’t just a fleeting affair. These beauties have staying power! Whether you’re enjoying them in your garden or snipping them for indoor arrangements, celosia’s blooms will grace your space until the first frost.

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They are cut and come again, so keep cutting to get more flowers.

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If you lack growing space or want to decorate an outdoor living space, celosia is a great container garden plant too. I love it in fall container designs.

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Follow along to learn more about growing celosia plants.

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