How to Grow Sunday™ Mix
Celosia argentea plumosa
Your complete guide to growing Sunday™ Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Sunday™ Mix
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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™ Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while being drought-tolerant ground cover
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides complementary height and texture
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting bees and butterflies
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting pollinators
Natural pesticide properties that deter tomato hornworms, aphids, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for natural pest control
Excellent pollinator magnet that attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill many flowering plants
Allelopathic properties suppress germination and growth of nearby plants
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit growth of most garden plants through root secretions
