
Dhara Seeds
Celosia Lilliput Golden Feather Seeds
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Celosia Lilliput Golden Feather is a beautiful annual with small, feathery golden blooms that create a vibrant and eye-catching garden display. This dwarf variety is perfect for container planting, edging flower beds, or adding a soft, feather-like texture to floral arrangements. Its cheerful golden hue and compact size make it an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space or for those looking to add a splash of color to smaller areas of their landscape.
Features:
Golden Feathery Blooms: The small, soft plume-like flowers in golden hues add a warm, vibrant touch to any garden or container.
Compact Size: Perfect for small garden spaces, containers, or as a border plant, offering a delicate but bold aesthetic without overwhelming other plants.
Long-Lasting Color: The golden blooms maintain their color and structure for extended periods, brightening up your garden throughout the summer and fall.
Drought-Tolerant: Once established, this variety of celosia is quite resilient, thriving in hot, dry conditions while requiring less maintenance.
Pollinator-Friendly: The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making Lilliput Golden Feather a wonderful choice for encouraging pollinators into your garden.
Easy to Grow: This low-maintenance variety is perfect for beginners or gardeners looking for a hardy, colorful option that requires minimal attention.
Specifications:
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Color: Golden yellow
Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
Spread: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Season: Blooms from late spring to fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 10-11 (usually grown as an annual in cooler zones)
Planting Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep
Spacing: Space plants 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart
Uses: Great for containers, small spaces, borders, or as a cut flower in arrangements.
Growing Tips:
Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Ensure soil temperatures are warm (above 70 °F or 21 °C) for successful germination.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, but once established, reduce watering as celosia is drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms, maintaining a tidy and continuous display.
Maintenance: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer will help boost growth and encourage vibrant blooms throughout the growing season.