Semilla de Celosia Seeds - Flower Plant

Semilla de Celosia (Celosia Seeds) produces vibrant annual flowers prized for their colorful, long-lasting blooms in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. Depending on the variety, flowers may be crested (Cockscomb), plume-shaped (Plumed Celosia), or wheat-like (Wheat Celosia). These plants are ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, cutting gardens, and dried floral arrangements. They thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and provide continuous color from summer through fall.

Features

• Produces vibrant, long-lasting flowers in mixed colors
• Suitable for flower beds, borders, and containers
• Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
• Heat tolerant and easy to grow
• Long blooming season from summer through fall
• Ideal for ornamental and cut flower gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Celosia argentea
• Common Name (US): Celosia
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed Color Flowering Annual Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April (indoors) or March–May (outdoors after frost)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C); lightly press seeds into the soil and keep consistently moist
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly while avoiding waterlogged soil
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall, 8–18 inches spread (varies by cultivar)
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart