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Century Yellow Celosia
Century Yellow Celosia

Century Yellow Celosia

$349
  • Brilliant golden-yellow plumed flower heads on strong stems
  • Extra early and easy to grow for summer production
  • Excellent heat tolerance; thrives in full sun
  • All-American-Selection-Winner
  • Ideal for containers, beds, and cut flower gardens
  • Can be grown for commercial cut flower use at 4” spacing
  • Annual reaching 16” tall and 8” wide; crop time 9–10 weeks
  • Days to Maturity: 90
Description

Celosia ‘Century Yellow’ (Celosia argentea plumosa) produces abundant, golden-yellow plumed flowers that stand tall on strong, sturdy stems. Each feathery bloom reaches up to 12 inches long, creating a dramatic display of texture and color in garden beds, containers, or as a cut flower.


This variety is extra early to flower, thrives in full sun, and performs exceptionally well during hot summer conditions. Part of the Century series, Century Yellow combines bright, eye-catching color with vigorous, uniform growth—making it perfect for both landscape plantings and commercial cut flower production.

Growing Information

Century Yellow Celosia Planting Information

Scientific Name: Celosia argentea plumosa

Common Name: Celosia, Plumed Celosia

Series: Century

Variety: Yellow

Plant Use: Bedding, Cut Flower

Plant Type: Annual

Color: Golden Yellow

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:

  • Germination Temperature: 20–22°C (68–72°F)
  • Days to Germinate: 5–7 days
  • Planting Depth: 1/8"- lightly cover
  • Transplant: 4–5 weeks after sowing
  • Spacing: 4 inches apart for commercial cut flower production
  • Crop Time: 9–10 weeks from sowing
  • Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
Additional Information

Notes:

  • Extra early and uniform flowering habit.
  • Excellent performance in heat and full sun.
  • Dense planting improves stem strength and flower plume quality.

  • Great for beds, borders, and large-scale container plantings.