Johnsons – Celosia Xantippe – 200 Seeds

Description

Bushy plants producing long slender stems topped with stylish fluffy flower spikes. Perfect for borders and cutting, fresh or dried. For indoor sowing
When January to March.
Where In trays of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20°C. Seedlings appear 14-28 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Grow on at approx. 15°C. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 20cm apart in flowering position. Water plants freely during hot, dry spells.
Flowers June to October. Water plants freely during hot, dry spells.