Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, pollinator strips, cutting gardens, and fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Benefits: Tall, upright stems topped with vivid bright pink plumes create strong vertical impact in summer beds and bouquets. Heat-tolerant, long-blooming, and highly productive, this plume-type celosia performs reliably through the hottest months.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown as an annual in colder climates)
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — vertical stems topped with plume spikes.
Bloom Color: Bright Pink
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Mature Width: 10–14 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ brings saturated summer color to sunny beds with tall stems and vibrant plume-shaped blooms that stand out from a distance. Its florist-ready form and strong branching make it equally valuable in the cutting garden and the landscape.
This plume-type celosia thrives in heat and continues producing new stems throughout the growing season. Regular harvesting encourages additional blooms, and the feathery plumes retain their color well when dried, extending seasonal interest indoors long after frost.
Care
Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ Care
Plant after all danger of frost in warm, well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then maintain consistent moisture without allowing soil to remain soggy. Celosia performs best in full sun and intensifies in color as temperatures rise.
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a
slow release fertilizer
to support steady growth and continuous flowering.
Begin harvesting or deadheading once plumes fully color. Frequent cutting encourages branching and ongoing bloom production. For dried arrangements, cut stems at peak color and hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated space.
Container Growing: Celosia performs well in containers placed in full sun. Use a deep pot with excellent drainage and monitor moisture closely, as container-grown plants dry out more quickly than those in the ground. Feed lightly through summer to maintain bloom production. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in healthy, greenhouse-grown containers and arrive ready for planting. Growth stage and height may vary depending on the time of season. For current sizing details or availability, please
contact us.
How Large Does Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ Grow?
At maturity, plants reach approximately 24–36 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide, forming upright stems suitable for borders, mass plantings, or harvestable rows.
Additional Information
Is Celosia ‘Sunday™ Bright Pink’ an annual or perennial?
This plant is a tender perennial in USDA Zones 10–12. In colder regions, it is grown as a warm-season annual and will not survive frost.
Does Celosia attract pollinators?
Yes. Bees and butterflies are commonly drawn to the nectar-rich blooms throughout the summer growing season.
What are some common names for this plant?
Celosia is commonly known as plume cockscomb or plumed celosia.
Is this variety suitable for cutting gardens?
Yes. Its long, sturdy stems and uniform plumes make it a strong performer in cutting gardens and fresh bouquets. It is also suitable for drying.
Can Celosia be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs well in sunny patio planters and pairs nicely with other warm-season selections found in our
Annuals
collection.
