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Celosia Seeds - Forest Fire

Crimson foliage and scarlet plumes seem to set the garden ablaze

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Celosia plumosa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 inches

COLOR

  • Red

A common component of the cutting garden, as well as ornamental landscaping, this vibrant and eye-catching bloom is not one to pass up. As lovely and bright dried as it is fresh cut, Celosia Forest Fire produces an abundance of blooms on 30 Inch plants Summer into Fall.

  • • Annual, Fabulous ornamental flower
  • • Large, long lasting, dramatic red blooms
  • • Summer Blooming; Excellent for cut flowers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,097 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 36,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 144,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Celosia Seeds - Forest Fire FAQs

    What is Forest Fire Celosia also known as?

    Forest Fire Celosia is also known as Plumed Cockscomb and Silver Cockscomb.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    My favorite Celosia for the striking variegated foliage though I also planted the Scarlet Plumes (those have green leaves and the plants are a little larger). Both perform beautifully in a mixed bed or container and are stunning.

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