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CELOSIA plumosa - Forest Fire
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 13
Family: Amaranthaceae
Characteristics: Annual 35-40 cm
Seeds per packet: Several hundred
Seed per gram: Approx. 1400
Tall dazzling red flowers on bronze foliage blooms in around 8 weeks. Ideal for the front of borders, garden beds and mass planting. These dwarf plants are particularly well suited for growing in containers and small spaces.
Makes excellent cut flowers tat are guaranteed to brighten up any floral vase display. Can also be used as dried flowers. To dry Celosia flowers, cut the stems and hang them upside down.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in a sunny position, richer soils produce better blooms. Drought and frost sensitive.
Tropical: Winter, Spring & Summer.
Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Cold: Spring Early Summer
Sow: 3mm deep.
Sow direct in warmer areas or grow in trays and transplant when large enough to handle, avoid excessive root disturbance.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 20cm
Flowering: 12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
