Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix

Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix

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  • Fast growing and low maintenance
  • Drought and heat tolerant
  • Branching variety that benefits from pinching
  • Excellent companion for salvia and ageratum
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Red, Yellow
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height 10 to 14 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Ornamental
Use Border, Container Garden, Landscaping
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Small Space

About Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix

Celosia plumosa

Seed Type Hybrid Seed
Plant Type First Flame
Also known as Plumed Cockscomb, Silver Cockscomb

Careful, this variety is hot! An incandescent mix of yellow, red, and orange plumes, First Flame Mix Celosia evokes the flickering flames of a summer bonfire. Growing less than two foot tall, this dwarf celosia variety adds a bold and vibrant element to small-space gardens. Tolerant of hot and dry conditions, this exotic annual thrives in sunny locations and blooms from mid-summer well into fall, attracting pollinators like a moth to a flame. Set your garden ablaze with Celosia First Flame Mix seeds.

Planting Information

Planting Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/8 inch
Plant Spacing 10 to 14 inches
Plant Height 10 to 14 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Celosia Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

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