With sculptural, coral-like blooms Celosia bring bold texture to arrangements, and those velvety petals hold their color beautifully—both fresh and dried. A true heat lover, it thrives through the summer and lasts for weeks in the vase, making it a reliable workhorse for cut flower growers. When to Sow: Feb - May
HOW TO SOW CELOSIA :
Celosia do not like root disturbance so surface sow into pots or cell trays of miost compost and just cover with a sprinkle of soil. Place into a propagator or zip lock bag and onto a heated mat. Ideal temp 20-25°C. Transplant on when large enough to handle and plant out only when all danger of frost has passed.
For larger, more dramatic heads Space plants 30 cm apart to allow for full bloom development. For smaller, more manageable stems for bouquets plant closer at 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart to encourage longer stems and more uniform growth. If you're growing in high-density plantings, closer spacing will also encourage taller, more upright stems. - Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Medium
- Germination Time:2-3 weeks
- Flowering Time:Jul - Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Partial Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/sand/Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care:Keep well watered and feed every 2 weeks fo best blooms. Keep away from frost & cold, will perform better of grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Pinch out at 15cm to encourage side branching for more ( Smaller) blooms. If left unpinched, Celosia typically produces one dominant bloom with minimal side branching.
- Use: Cut Flowers, pots, Dried
- Harvest : Cut when the flower head is fully developed, firm, and dry to the touch, but before the tiny florets at the base start dropping seeds.The stems should feel sturdy—not soft or bendy. If cut too early, they may wilt in the vase and those cut too late will lose colour when dried.
- Days to Maturity: 120 Days
- Vase Life: 14 Days / Everlasting
- Height:1.2m
- Plant Spacing: 15-30cm
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