Flower/Seed Celosia - AppleGum Xanippe
Type - Hardy Annual
Cut Flower Score - Excellent
Vase Life - Excellent
Height - approximately in the range of 75 to 100cm
Description - Unusual feathery shaped flowers in a muted pink to silver shade. Can be used fresh or dried in floral arrangements for added texture and colour.
Excellent for fresh cutting or dried flower arrangements. To dry hang in a dry dark space for 2 to 3 weeks.
Seed - Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself producing similar plant and flowers to parent type.
If collecting the seed if pollinated by similar type the plant should reproduce true to type.
Method - Sow direct sow or raise seedlings - 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Light is required for germination. Surface-sow the tiny seeds and press them only very lightly into the mix so they aren’t blown or washed away. Seeds are so small, bottom-water your seed trays or mist them gently.
When to sow - Spring to Summer - warmer climates
Spacing - 25 to 30cm
Position - Full sun
Germination - 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 21-27°C
Bloom - Flowers produced 90 to 120 days - 14 weeks
Seeds - Approximately 50 seeds
Climate Guide (Australian) -
(Temperate - Sub-Tropical - Tropical - Cool - Arid)
Temperate - August, September, October, November and December
Sub-Tropical - March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
Tropical - April, May, June, July August and September
Cool - September, October, November and December
Arid - January, August, September, October, November and December
AppleGum Tips & Tricks for success -
Pinching can be done on this variety to encourage branching.
Note -
These soft fluffy pale pink spires blend into a mixed flower or grassy border, add texture to a patio pot, and make great cut flowers fresh or dried. They love sunshine and are easy to grow.
Our flowers are grown on our farm and are chemical free and grown with love and care.
SHIPPING WILL BE CALCULATED ON CHECKOUT $4 PER ITEM (50 SEEDS)
MULTIPLE SELETIONS WILL BE CALCULATED ACCORDING.
Postage calculated above is standard Australian Post - Australia only
We do not ship to WA at this point in time (apologies)
WE STAND BY OUR SEEDS - SUPPORT AND ASSURANCE
Flower/Seed Celosia - AppleGum Xanippe
Type - Hardy Annual
Cut Flower Score - Excellent
Vase Life - Excellent
Height - approximately in the range of 75 to 100cm
Description - Unusual feathery shaped flowers in a muted pink to silver shade. Can be used fresh or dried in floral arrangements for added texture and colour.
Excellent for fresh cutting or dried flower arrangements. To dry hang in a dry dark space for 2 to 3 weeks.
Seed - Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself producing similar plant and flowers to parent type.
If collecting the seed if pollinated by similar type the plant should reproduce true to type.
Method - Sow direct sow or raise seedlings - 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Light is required for germination. Surface-sow the tiny seeds and press them only very lightly into the mix so they aren’t blown or washed away. Seeds are so small, bottom-water your seed trays or mist them gently.
When to sow - Spring to Summer - warmer climates
Spacing - 25 to 30cm
Position - Full sun
Germination - 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 21-27°C
Bloom - Flowers produced 90 to 120 days - 14 weeks
Seeds - Approximately 50 seeds
Climate Guide (Australian) -
(Temperate - Sub-Tropical - Tropical - Cool - Arid)
Temperate - August, September, October, November and December
Sub-Tropical - March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
Tropical - April, May, June, July August and September
Cool - September, October, November and December
Arid - January, August, September, October, November and December
AppleGum Tips & Tricks for success -
Pinching can be done on this variety to encourage branching.
Note -
These soft fluffy pale pink spires blend into a mixed flower or grassy border, add texture to a patio pot, and make great cut flowers fresh or dried. They love sunshine and are easy to grow.
Our flowers are grown on our farm and are chemical free and grown with love and care.
SHIPPING WILL BE CALCULATED ON CHECKOUT $4 PER ITEM (50 SEEDS)
MULTIPLE SELETIONS WILL BE CALCULATED ACCORDING.
Postage calculated above is standard Australian Post - Australia only
We do not ship to WA at this point in time (apologies)
WE STAND BY OUR SEEDS - SUPPORT AND ASSURANCE
