Scarlet Plume Celosia

Scarlet Plume Celosia are dark red, feathery plumosa-type blooms. These heat-loving blooms first appear in early summer through fall. They can reach 20-30 inches tall. The stems are thick which makes it a great variety for cut flowers. The blooms also have a long storage potential and hold color extremely well once cut and placed into water. Scarlet Plume Celosia is great for raised beds or as border plants and attracts pollinators that improve the health of your garden. Celosia pluma. 1 gram

We recommend transplanting Scarlet Plume Celosia best results. This flower variety grows great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Place 1-2 Seeds per cell and dust lightly, as Seeds are very small. Once seedlings emerge, thin to one seed per cell. Transplants may be started a few weeks before the last frost date in spring, but can also be grown anytime throughout the warmer months. Transplants are ready to go in the ground when they can be easily pulled from the seed trays. Plants should be placed in the ground after the last frost date in spring or anytime during the spring, summer, or early fall growing periods. Celosia is a warm-weather flower that thrives in the warmer months. It also is relatively drought-tolerant and performs well during periods of minimal rainfall. For best results, prune or cut flowers as they bloom. This will ensure the production of continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

Scarlet Plume Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 6-8"

Row Spacing: 2-3'

Days to Maturity: 75

Disease Resistance: None