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CELOSIA - Coral Reef
CELOSIA - Coral Reef
CELOSIA - Coral Reef

CELOSIA - Coral Reef

Floret Original Seeds

Sale price$25.50
Celosia argentea cristata

This mix is filled with the most unique coral-like blooms—they look as if they belong in the sea. Fan-shaped flower heads come in a range of orange, salmon, peach, raspberry, and marigold. The vigorous plants have a branching habit and are one of the earliest celosias to flower.

Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. Floret will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.

Approx 100 seeds per packet
Planting Details:

Planting depth: 3mm (⅛ inch)
Germination soil temp: 21–26°C (70°F–80°F)
Days to germination: 5 to 7 days
Site: full sun
Plant spacing: 22–30cm (9–12 inches)
Pinch: when 15–20cm tall (6–8 inches)
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days

Height: 80 to 120cm

How to Grow:

Sow seeds indoors in trays or pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds are tiny, so barely cover with soil. Celosia is very cold sensitive, so wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting outside. Celosia can also be direct-seeded once weather is consistently warm.

Harvest / Vase Life:

Harvest once flower heads reach desired size, but before they go to seed. Strip 80 percent of the foliage off during harvest. Do not put in the cooler. Expect a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers can also be dried for later use. To dry, hang freshly cut stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or until they are firm to the touch.

A Guide to Growing

Floret Originals

To help you have more success growing these special varieties, every Floret Original seed order will include an exclusive printed growing guide with step-by-step instructions.