A little more green in the world ✳ 2,083 plants across 13 growing zones
worldthatgrows.
Flower · Easy

How to Grow Sunday™ Bright Orange

Celosia argentea plumosa

Your complete guide to growing Sunday™ Bright Orange.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
📅Harvest90-110 days
🗺Zones10–11
📏Height9-18 inches
Sunday™ Bright Orange📷 Wikipedia: Flower

When to Plant Sunday™ Bright Orange

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 May – June July – September —
Zone 2 April – May June – August —
Zone 3 April – May June – August —
Zone 4 March – April June – July —
Zone 5 March – April May – July —
Zone 6 March – April May – July —
Zone 7 February – March April – June —
Zone 8 February – March April – June —
Zone 9 January – February March – May —
Zone 10 January February – April —
Zone 11 January January – March —
Zone 12 January January – March —
Zone 13 January January – March —

Companion Plants for Sunday™ Bright Orange

✓ Good companions

Alyssum

Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps

Calendula

Attracts beneficial insects and repels aphids and whiteflies

Cosmos

Draws beneficial insects and provides complementary colors

Lavender

Repels moths, fleas, and flies while attracting pollinators

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Petunias

Deter aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests

Zinnia

Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants

Eucalyptus

Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants

Fennel

Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Notes from the garden

A greener inbox, occasionally.

Seasonal planting ideas, useful tips and a little inspiration. No weeds.