Celosia - Fire Red

Celosia - Fire Red ignites your garden with brilliant red plumes, making it an exceptional choice for vibrant basket stuffers and eye-catching container displays. This robust annual boasts dense, upright flower spikes in a vivid scarlet hue, providing a stunning visual accent in mixed planters or borders. Celosia Fire Red is known for its excellent heat tolerance and ability to thrive in sunny, dry conditions, ensuring season-long color with minimal fuss. Its unique texture and bold color make it a favorite for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, adding versatility to your garden projects. Easy-care and reliable, this celosia variety is perfect for those seeking dynamic color and consistent performance.

Key Features

Features vivid red plumes that create a striking, fiery focal point in any garden. Ideal for baskets, containers, or as a bold accent in flower beds. Tolerates heat and drought, making it well-suited for summer gardens. Blooms last from summer into fall for extended seasonal interest. Excellent for use in both fresh and dried floral arrangements. Simple to grow and maintain, suitable for all gardening skill levels.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: - Prefers full sun for a minimum of 6 hours daily for best color and bloom.

2. Watering: - Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Do not allow soil to remain soggy; ensure good drainage.

3. Soil Type: - Grows best in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Amend with compost for optimal results.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: - Hardy to Zone 3b; shelter from frost in spring and fall. Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 27°C (59°F–80°F).

5. Fertilizer: - Fertilize monthly with a balanced, water-soluble plant food during active growth.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: - Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooms. Trim back overgrown stems if desired.

7. Special Notes: - Non-toxic to pets. Plumes are excellent for drying and can be preserved for decorative use indoors.