Botanical Interests Chief Red Flame Celosia Seeds
- Made up of hundreds of tiny flowers arranged in tight waves
- Very long lasting in the garden or a vase
- 'Red Flame' calls in pollinators to it's prolific blooms
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Celosias have been loved and grown by American gardeners since the 1700s and 'Red Flame' doesn't disappoint. it's compact, uniform, "cockscomb" flower heads are made up of hundreds of tiny flowers arranged in tight waves and are very long lasting in the garden or a vase. Like a moth to a flame, 'Red Flame' calls in pollinators to it's prolific blooms from summer until frost and songbirds will follow, enjoying the seeds in fall and winter.
Variety2"-7", red, globe-shaped flowers.
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native: Exact Origin Unknown, Possibly India
- Hardiness: Frost-Sensitive Perennial, Hardy In USDA Zones 10 and Warmer
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Bloom Period: Summer To Frost
- Plant Dimensions: 16"-30" Tall and About 8" Wide
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
When To Sow Outside
Within 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil is at least 60°F.
When To Start InsideRecommended 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days To Emerge: 7-14 Days
- Seed Depth: Surface To 1/8"
- Seed Spacing: A Pinch of Seeds Every 8"
- Thinning: When 2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 8"
Harvesting
For cut or dried flowers, pick when the plumes are the right size for your purpose but before they go to seed. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks in a vase. If drying, hang flowers upside down for a couple of weeks until stems are stiff and dry.
Specifications- Type: Organic
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