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Red celosia flowers with green leaves on a solid background
Red celosia flowers with green leaves on a solid background

Century Fire Celosia

$349
  • Brilliant red, plume-style blooms with strong upright stems
  • Extra early flowering and easy to grow
  • Highly heat tolerant; perfect for summer conditions
  • Excellent for beds, containers, or cut flower production
  • Performs well at tight spacing for commercial use
  • Annual reaching 16” tall and 8” wide; crop time 9–10 weeks
  • Days to Maturity: 90

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Description

Celosia ‘Century Fire’ (Celosia argentea plumosa) ignites the garden with brilliant flame-red plumes held proudly on strong, upright stems. Each plume reaches up to 12 inches long, creating bold color and dramatic texture in containers, borders, and cut flower beds.


Like the rest of the Century series, Century Fire is extra early to bloom, extremely heat tolerant, and easy to grow. It maintains vibrant color and strong structure even under high summer temperatures, making it ideal for both landscape and commercial cut flower production. Whether planted densely in the field or used as a centerpiece in containers, Century Fire brings long-lasting intensity and performance to every setting.

Growing Information

Century Fire Celosia Planting Information

Scientific Name: Celosia argentea plumosa

Common Name: Celosia, Plumed Celosia

Series: Century

Variety: Fire

Plant Use: Bedding, Cut Flower

Plant Type: Annual

Color: Fiery Red

Height (in.): 16

Width (in.): 8

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Moisture: Moderate, well-drained soil

Blooming Season: Spring–Summer

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): Annual

Seeding Information:

  • Days to Germinate: 5–7 days
  • Planting Depth: Lightly cover seed; do not bury deeply
  • Transplant: 4–5 weeks after sowing
  • Spacing: 4 inches apart for dense, uniform growth
  • Crop Time: 9–10 weeks from sowing
Additional Information

Notes:

  • Early flowering with excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
  • Produces tall, strong stems and large, showy plumes.
  • Perfect for commercial cut flower programs or summer landscapes.
  • Maintains rich color throughout the growing season.