Common Name: Celosia Forest Fire, Cock’s Comb.
Scientific Name: Celosia plumosa
Physical Attributes: Deep scarlet flowers are produced in an upright fashion amongst foliage that transforms from light to dark.
Uses: Cut flowers both fresh and dried, beds, borders, containers, and pots.
Life Cycle: Annual
Growing Height: 70 – 80cm
Attracts: Bees and beneficial pollinators.
When to Sow: Spring/Summer
Sowing Depth: 3 – 5mm
Sow Spacing: 20 – 50cm
Sowing Method: Sow in trays in the Springtime and transplant once all chance of frost has passed or direct sow when no further frost is forecast.
Position: Part/Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
Maintenance: Very easy to grow and maintain but are frost-sensitive. Keep well watered but avoid overhead watering as this can make the plant prone to disease.
Seeds Per Packet: 150 – 250
Celosia Forest Fire — 150 Seeds
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$3.45
Punchy and incredibly easy, Celosia is a friend to all with its easy-to-grow nature and lively display of colour, shape, and versatility. This Celosia Forest Fire will transform any pocket of space in your garden bed or patio pot inviting friendly pollinators to visit and for that reason is an exceptional choice to plant in the veggie patch. Rich scarlet flowers bloom upon foliage that transforms from fresh green to deep burgundy and purple.
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