CELOSIA - Vintage Rose

Name: CELOSIA - Vintage Rose
Brand: Emerden
SKU: FOC-Vin
Price: 25.5 NZD
Availability: InStock

Floret Original Seeds

$25.50

Celosia argentea plumosa

This heartbreakingly beautiful mix is a blend of blush, pewter, and sunbleached velvet that looks like it’s from another era. The towering plants have rich cranberry stems and gray-green leaves with crimson veining. Tall, slender stems are topped with long, feather-like plumes that are perfect for arranging, especially for wedding work.

The original stock for this coveted celosia came from famed Texas flower farmers Pamela and Frank Arnosky nearly a decade ago. Floret has continued to refine this mix over time to stabilize the colours and flower forms.

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: 105 to 150cm

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.