A plume cockscomb like never before, this dwarf variety offers wider, thicker, more colorful blooms than any previous variety. And in this mix, you get all the brilliant Kimono shades: rich dark red, burnt orange, lavender-pink, and shades of yellow. Make it a focal point of the annual garden this season.
Kimono reaches just 8 to 12 inches high and wide, with foliage that varies from spring green to burgundy to deep purple-streaked green. But unlike many other Celosia varieties, the foliage is hardly half the plant: on Kimono, the blooms begin low to the ground and reach upward, growing in a thick flame-like shape that is utterly eye-catching.
Beginning in early summer and refusing to quit until the cold weather of fall sets in, this sun-lover is a tireless performer in container or garden. The colors are striking, the growth vigorous, and the habit restrained.
Crop time for these seeds is 5 to 6 weeks from indoor sowing. Cover the seeds lightly for germination. Grow on at 60 degree Fahrenheit nights, 75 degree Fahrenheit (or more) days. In the garden, space plants 8 to 12 inches apart.
| Genus | Celosia |
| Species | argentea |
| Variety | Kimono Mix |
| Item Form | Pack of 1000 |
| Bloom Start To End | Early Summer - Late Fall |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Seeds Per Pack | 1000 |
| Plant Height | 8 in - 10 in |
| Plant Width | 8 in - 10 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Flower, Long Bloomers |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green, Burgundy, Mix, Purple, Variegated |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Outdoor, Containers, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest |
