Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, pollinator strips, floral arrangements, and cutting gardens.
Benefits: Vivid, bright-pink plumes on tall, upright stems; superb for cutting and drying; heat-loving, floriferous, and low-maintenance with excellent vase life.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 – 12 (grown as an annual in colder zones)
Life Cycle: Tender perennial (grown as a warm-season annual outside Zones 10–12)
Sun: Full Sun
Mature Height: ~24" – 36"
Mature Width: ~10" – 14"
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Turn up the color: ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ floods sunny beds and bouquets with electric-pink plumes and sturdy, florist-ready stems. This plume-type cockscomb thrives in heat, pumps out stems for months, and dries beautifully—making it a true garden-and-vase workhorse for summer into fall.
Whether you’re massing it in production rows or spotlighting it in a border, the saturated color reads from across the garden. Regular cutting only encourages more blooms, and the tight, feathery plumes hold their color remarkably well both fresh and dried.
Care
Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ Care
Plant after all danger of frost in warm, well-draining soil. Water to establish, then keep evenly moist—avoid soggy conditions. Celosia loves heat; growth and color intensify in full sun.
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced slow release fertilizer to sustain vigorous growth and continuous flowering.
Begin cutting or deadheading as soon as plumes color up; frequent harvest stimulates new spikes. For drying, cut when plumes are fully colored and hang upside down in a dry, airy space. Optional: pinch young plants once (at 6–8") to encourage branching and longer harvest windows.
Size
Size of ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ for Sale Online
Our Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ plants are shipped in healthy, greenhouse-grade pots and arrive ready to grow. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ When Mature
Expect robust plants ~24"–36" tall and ~10"–14" wide with upright, cutting-friendly stems and a uniform, vertical habit.
Additional Information
Is Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in USDA Zones 10–12 where frost is absent. In cooler regions, grow it as a warm-season annual—cold temperatures will end the plant’s cycle.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes. Bees and butterflies regularly visit the nectar-rich plumes throughout summer.
Should I pinch Celosia for more blooms?
Pinching once at ~6–8" tall can promote branching and extend the harvest window. Not required, but helpful for fuller plants and more cut stems.
How often should I cut or deadhead?
Cut frequently once plumes color—regular harvest drives continuous reblooming. If you’re not cutting for bouquets, simply deadhead spent plumes to keep new spikes coming.
Will it reseed?
In warm climates and undisturbed beds, Celosia may self-sow lightly. Note that seed from hybrids may not come true to type; for consistent color and form, replant fresh each season in colder zones.
Is it good for dried arrangements?
Excellent. Harvest when plumes are fully colored and hang to dry in a warm, ventilated area. Color retention is strong and texture remains showy for months.
Can I grow Celosia in containers?
Absolutely. Use a deep pot with excellent drainage and full sun. Keep soil evenly moist and feed lightly through summer for non-stop color.
What spacing works best?
Space ~10"–14" apart in production beds for straight, harvestable stems. In ornamental borders, similar spacing keeps plants upright and showy without crowding.
