• Red, orange and yellow Celosia First Flame Mix feathery plumes against a blurred background.
  • Red and orange Celosia First Flame Mix tall plumes growing against a blurred background.
  • Yellow, orange and red Celosia First Flame Mix blooms with lush green foliage below.
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Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix

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About the Variety

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

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • First Flame

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

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.

  • • Drought and heat tolerant
  • • Branching variety that benefits from pinching
  • • Excellent companion for salvia and ageratum

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

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

Planting Guide

View our Celosia Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Celosia Seeds - First Flame Mix FAQs

    What is First Flame Mix Celosia also known as?

    First Flame Mix Celosia is also known as Plumed Cockscomb and Silver Cockscomb.

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