Description: Botanical Interests Celosia Chief Red Flame Flower Seeds USDA Organic Seed Pack Chief Red Flame Celosia SeedsCelosias have been loved and grown by American gardeners since the 1700s, and 'Red Flame' doesn't disappoint. Its compact, uniform, "cockscomb" flower heads are made up of hundreds of tiny flowers arranged in tight waves, and are very long lasting in the garden or a vase. Like a moth to a flame, 'Red Flame' calls in pollinators to its prolific blooms from summer until frost, and songbirds will follow, enjoying the seeds in fall and winter. Family: AmaranthaceaeNative: Exact origin unknown, possibly IndiaHardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10 and warmer.Exposure: Full sunBloom Period: Summer to frostPlant Dimensions: 16"–30" tall and about 8" wideVariety Info: 2"–7", red, globe-shaped flowers.Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Frost SensitiveWhen to Sow Outside: Within 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil is at least 60°F.When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.Days to Emerge: 7–14 DaysSeed Depth: Surface to ⅛"Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 8"Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"Harvesting: For cut or dried flowers, pick when the plumes are the right size for your purpose but before they go to seed. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks in a vase. If drying, hang flowers upside down for a couple of weeks until stems are stiff and dry.
Price: 7.21 USD
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-10-24T05:52:32.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Botanical Interests
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Houseplant Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Cockscomb
Genus: Solanum
Color: Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
