Can't answer that as I don't know if the seeds will remain dormant until your spring or try to sprout only to be killed by frosts. I'd say do a bit of both and hedge your bets. Save some of the seeds to sow next spring, and mark the area on the bed wherein you have already scattered some seeds to see if they come up on their own. Big challenge may be being able to recognize very young seedlings, should they sprout, rather than mistaking them for weeds.

I was disappointed that I couldn't find any of those seeds at the BBSs in my area this past season. I was hoping to give them a go.

Have you checked grocery stores like Walmart when they put out all the garden stuff? This past spring I had no intention of growing anything from seed (I have no patience) but when I walked by their little display I grabbed Cosmos and Morning Glories. Success!

I did notice only the pink Celosia came up from last year. I had various colors too.

Have you grown Globe Amaranth? It's an interesting plant like Celosia and super easy to grow. I haven't grown them from seed though.

If you know of anyone who is growing Celosia now, ask if you can have a couple of plumes, preferably starting to fade. The seeds just fall off so put the plumes in a baggie. :)

if it reseeded itself last year.. why wouldnt it do so again this winter??? .. but i like the idea of spreading some now.. and saving some for later ...

im a bit mystified how thru the beauty of genetics ... that you actually came out with a better looking plant than the original ... that is not usually how it works ....i also wonder.. if the feather versions are actually species.. that would come 'true' from seed ...

though you apparently love them.. i wouldnt get carried away with spreading them everywhere.. lol.. we all made that mistake once ... lol ... what was once a pleasurable plant.. ends up in the whole garden thru heavy reseeding.. and then all you can do.. is complain to yourself for helping it spread everywhere .... and then you spend the next decade pulling out seedlings.. lol ...

ken

I only spread a little bit. The seeds are extremely tiny and there are tons of them on one plume. With all the plumes I had last year I got about four plants in the same spot this year growing a good size and prolific with plumes.

My son's out of town and I didn't want to pester him about flowers, but when he built his house he planted maybe 15 Celosia. That was 4 years ago and they come back prettier every year. He has a humongous flowerbed in front of his porch and quite a bit of them come up but they leave room for other plants.

I guess I'll bring the Celosia in tomorrow, I really have no choice now. This afternoon a cold front with strong northerly winds came through and it blew my Coleus off the porch about 5 feet down some rock steps and the ceramic container broke. I've got her in a safe spot outside and I'll inspect and replant it in the morning and bring it indoors.