How to prune celosia argentea var. spicata 'cramer's amazon'

Throughout summer and fall as individual spikes fade. Snip spent flower spikes back to the nearest lateral bud or branching point. Because 'Cramer's Amazon' branches readily, cutting above a node reliably triggers new spike production. Clean the plant of any dead or yellowing lower leaves.

Every 1–2 weeks during the blooming season. Celosia spicata 'Cramer's Amazon' (wheat celosia) produces slender spikes over a very long season. Deadheading spent spikes encourages a continuous supply of new stems, making this one of the more cut-and-come-again celosias. Remove faded spikes regularly and the plant will branch freely and flower until frost.

Snip spent flower spikes back to the nearest lateral bud or branching point. Because 'Cramer's Amazon' branches readily, cutting above a node reliably triggers new spike production. Clean the plant of any dead or yellowing lower leaves.