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Celosia argentea spicata

90 - 100Days to maturity

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Celway™ Purple Celosia Seed

Item #HSC-CEL-001-PKT

Celway celosia in vibrant magenta-purple.

Celway Purple gives sturdy stems topped with 2–4" clusters of vibrant magenta-purple flower spikes that slip easily into bouquets and add sparkle. Flowers a little earlier and on slightly shorter plants than most of the series.

For more stems and branching, pinch the seedlings at about 6" tall.

Plants grow 24–40" tall and flower about 90–100 days from sowing. Raw seed, not film-coated. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 25 seeds
Average 29,900 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 24–40"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Celosia argentea spicata
Days To Maturity: 90 - 100 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start indoors

Sow 6–8 weeks ahead in 72-cell trays, barely covered; the seed needs light and 70–80°F to sprout.

Plant out warm

Set plants 6–12" apart after frost; cold or short days can trigger early flowering.

Pinch for more stems

Nip the tip at 6–12" tall, especially crested and plume types.

Cut fresh or dry

Harvest when heads are full and stems firm below the flower; strip leaves and hang to dry.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 8–14 days with the mix at 70–80°F (21–27°C). Water from below or mist gently so the seed and mix are not washed around.

Starting transplants (recommended)

Sow in 72-cell trays or similar containers 6–8 weeks before planting out. The seed needs light to sprout, so cover it with only a dusting of mix. Grow the seedlings on at 63–68°F (17–20°C), harden them off and plant out once frost danger has passed.

Direct sowing

Practical only where the growing season is long: sow 1/8" deep after the last frost.

Avoid early flowering

Cold spells and days shorter than about 12 hours can push young plants to flower too soon, so do not set them out too early.

Pinching

Pinching is optional for some types but gives more stems and more even flower size; it is strongly advised for crested and plume types. When plants are 6–12" tall, nip out the growing tip with your fingers or clean scissors.

Light

Full sun.

Plant height

24–40".

Plant spacing

6–12" apart.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Stem length

From about 12" to 48", depending on the variety.

Harvest, fresh or dried

Cut when the flower head is fully formed and the stem feels firm just below it. For drying, cut at the same stage, strip off all the leaves and hang the stems upside down somewhere dark and airy.

Vase life and storage

About 7–14 days in the vase. Hold cut stems at 36–41°F (2–5°C).

Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ideally at pH 6.0–7.0.

Uses

A long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried, and a colorful plant for beds, borders and containers.

Scientific name

Celosia argentea spicata

Other names

Cockscomb, plume celosia, wheat celosia.

Packet

25 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 29,900 on average.

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