Sunday™ Yellow Celosia

Sunday™ Yellow is an upright plume celosia with yellow flower heads and long stems for cutting. The [PanAmerican Seed profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/166305906006060/celosia-sunday-yellow/) identifies code CEL980346. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/celosia-argentea/common-name/plumed-cockscomb/) describes the species’ sun, soil, and garden uses, and [Kew](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316350-2) accepts Celosia argentea and treats Celosia plumosa as a synonym. ## Landscape use Use the plumes in fresh bouquets or grow the annual in a sunny border or container for a bright seasonal accent. The breeder describes the Sunday series as producing full plumes and strong stems for mixed arrangements. ## Flowers and form Yellow plumes rise above leafy stems on an upright plant. PanAmerican Seed reports a typical height of 28–40 inches and width of 5 inches and flowering from spring into autumn; exact timing varies with climate and growing conditions. ## Siting and soil Provide full sun and amended, well-drained soil. Celosia tolerates heat and humidity, although crowding, rain, and high humidity can cause flowers to rot. ## Maintenance Start seeds indoors and transplant after frost, or sow outdoors once frost danger has passed. Deadhead to reduce unwanted reseeding and cut flowering stems as the plumes develop for arrangements.