Celosia Sol Gekko Green Seed

Celosia Sol Gekko Green Seed brings fresh green texture and structure to sunny South African beds, borders, patio pots and container displays. This ornamental Celosia is especially useful where you want clean foliage contrast alongside brighter flowering annuals.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Annual
• Scientific Name: Celosia spp.
• General Sowing Time: Spring to summer once frost risk has passed and conditions are warm.
• Position: Full sun.
• Sow Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly; Celosia seed needs light for good germination.
• Spacing: 15-30 cm apart, depending on the final display style and container size.
• Germination: 8-14 days in warm conditions.
• Height: About 23-45 cm, depending on conditions.
• Available Pack Sizes: 5 pelleted seed, 100 pelleted seed, 1000 pelleted seed

Why Grow This Variety

• Fresh green foliage adds contrast among flowering annuals.
• Good for containers, edging, patio pots and compact bedding displays.
• Handles heat well once established in suitable soil.
• Pelleted seed is easier to handle for accurate sowing.

Garden Uses

Use Celosia Sol Gekko Green as a foliage accent in mixed containers, sunny bedding pockets and patio displays. Its green texture works well beside zinnias, marigolds, petunias and other warm-season colour where a calmer contrast plant is needed.

Growing Notes

• Start in trays for the most controlled results, then transplant after frost danger has passed.
• Keep seed trays evenly moist, using gentle watering so the seed is not displaced.
• Plant into fertile, well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging.
• Water at soil level where possible and allow good airflow in humid areas.

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