Celosia Seeds – Celosia argentea Flower Plant

Celosia is a striking ornamental flowering annual known for its bold, flame-like flower heads and vibrant colors. Depending on the variety, it produces plume, wheat, or crested “cockscomb” blooms in brilliant shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. Perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, Celosia adds long-lasting color and unique texture throughout the warm season. It thrives in heat and is highly valued for both fresh and dried floral displays.

Features

• Bold, vibrant ornamental flower heads
• Available in plume, wheat, and cockscomb types
• Long-lasting summer to fall blooms
• Excellent for beds, borders, and containers
• Ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Celosia spp.
• Common Name (US): Celosia / Cockscomb / Woolflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Upright annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil with full light
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart