Growing Non-GMO Celosia Forest Fire Flower Seeds

Celosia seeds can be directly 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 two or more true leaves to avoid shock. Plant the seeds 0.25 inch deep and maintain the soil moist but not saturated. A greenhouse lid is useful for achieving the right environment. Fertilize or apply well-rotted compost about every other week; all that color comes from an abundance of nutrients below the soil.

This variety of celosia may require staking if some of the blooms are particularly heavy. The flowers can last up to a month but then require deadheading to bloom again. They brown from the bottom to the top; 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.

Forest Fire Celosias in the Flower Garden

Celosias are typically used incorporated into a flower bed of colorful annuals. We also recommend the striking and picturesque look of a mass planting. 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!

Harvesting Forest Fire Celosias

This variety of Celosia is often used to create a striking cut flower statement! Harvest them at full maturity and quickly transfer to cool water. They should last for multiple weeks if the water is changed out at least weekly.

It is also popular to enjoy dried celosia blooms for months. To dry them, harvest the mature blooms when they are dry and at peak beauty. Cut the stems as long as possible and keep them in water for a short time to retain the vigor until processing. Bundle four to eight stems together with string or a rubber band and hang upside down in a warm, dry location. Protect them from direct sunlight to preserve the color and space the bundles apart to encourage airflow and even drying.

About Forest Fire Celosia Garden Seeds

Celosia plants do quite well in pots and containers. One plant requires a 6-8 inch pot. Potted arrangements of celosias often feature colorful heuchera foliage and tall grasses for height.

Celosias also attract many pollinators like bees. Plant a few near your vegetable garden to get the pollen circulating.

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

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

Dried celosia blooms look fantastic in fall arrangements for the everyday or special occasions like Thanksgiving.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Forest Fire 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

Forest Fire Celosia Seeds Per Package:

• 100 seed Packet
• 1,000 Seeds - Wholesale
• 5,000 Seeds - Bulk

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