Growing Non-GMO Crested Celosia Prestige Scarlet Flower Seeds

Celosia seeds can be direct sown or started indoors for late spring blooms. If planting indoors, germinate the seeds four weeks before the last frost date; harden off the seedlings after they have 2+ true leaves to avoid shock. Plant the seeds ¼ inch deep and maintain the soil moist but not saturated. A greenhouse lid is valuable for achieving the proper environment. Apply a balanced fertilizer or well-rotted compost every 2-3 weeks; all the vibrant color comes from an abundance of nutrients below the soil.

This variety of celosia may require staking if some of the blooms are especially heavy. The flowers can last up to a month but then require deadheading to speed up reblooming. When the bottom one-third of the flower is brown, snip it off at the base of the flower stalk. Celosia plants of all kinds are highly sensitive to cold temperatures and will die at any exposure to frost. To extend the life of the flowers 2-4 weeks, transfer them to containers and bring them inside before the first frost of winter. Once the blooms die, they should be trashed or composted as they don’t do well with overwintering.

Prestige Scarlet Crested Celosias in the Flower Garden

Celosias are typically used by incorporating them into a flower bed of colorful annuals. Not only do these pair well with more traditional bedding plants such as petunias and violas, but interplanting different types of celosia creates a complex masterpiece of visual interest! We also recommend the exceptional and dramatic look of a mass planting.

Harvesting Prestige Scarlet Crested Celosias

This variety of Celosia is often used to create a memorable cut flower arrangement! Harvest them at peak maturity and quickly transfer to cool water. They should last for multiple weeks if the water is changed out every 3-4 days.

It is also popular to enjoy dried celosia blooms for months indoors. To dry them, harvest the blooms early in the morning after the dew has dried and when they are at prime attractiveness. Cut the stems as long as possible and keep them in water for a short time to retain the vitality until processing. Bundle 5-8 stems together with string or a rubber band and hang upside down in a warm, dry place. Protect them from direct sunlight to conserve the color; space the bundles apart to encourage airflow and even dryness.

About Prestige Scarlet Crested Celosia Garden Seeds

Celosia plants are choice for pots and containers. One plant needs a 6-8 inch pot. Potted arrangements of celosias often feature colorful heuchera foliage and tall grasses for height.

Celosias also attract many pollinators such as bees. Plant a few close to your vegetable garden to get the pollen moving.

Celosia is a member of the Amaranth family. This variety has different shaped blooms with incredibly bright colors that look like fire!

Expect these dense and vibrant blooms to be around from summer to the first frost.

Dried celosia blooms look fantastic in fall arrangements for every day or special occasions like Thanksgiving.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Prestige Scarlet is known as a ‘wheat-style’ celosia because of it’s plume shape. They are perfect for transitioning your yard from summer to fall."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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