fire flower seeds Celosia 'Forest Fire' Seeds | Feather Celosia

fire flower seeds Celosia 'Forest Fire' Seeds | Feather CelosiaCelosia argentea var. plumosa Forest Fire Feather Celosia Tall Celosia Forest Fire is a tall, dramatic annual prized for its fiery, plume like flower spikes in shades of glowing scarlet red. Standing up to 90 cm tall, these upright, feathery blooms add striking vertical texture and color to garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Fast growing and long flowering, Forest Fire thrives in full sun and well drained soil, producing vivid plumes

Celosia argentea var. plumosa ‘Forest Fire’ | Feather Celosia | Tall

Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ is a tall, dramatic annual prized for its fiery, plume-like flower spikes in shades of glowing scarlet-red. Standing up to 90 cm tall, these upright, feathery blooms add striking vertical texture and color to garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

Fast-growing and long-flowering, ‘Forest Fire’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing vivid plumes that last beautifully both fresh and dried. Its strong stems and vigorous habit make it a reliable performer in the garden and a favorite for florists looking for unique texture in bouquets.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Celosia argentea var. plumosa
• Common name: Feather Celosia, Prince of Wales’ Feathers, Pampas Plume Celosia, Cockscomb
  
• Type: Annual, half-hardy
• Height: 75–90 cm
• Spacing: 15–30 cm
• Blooming period: July–September
• Days to maturity: 90–100 days
• Vase life: 7–14 days (fresh or dried)
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Sowing & Growing Instructions

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost, surface sow lightly, keep at 20–25 °C. Germination in 8–14 days.
• Transplanting: Pot on seedlings and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed.
• Direct sowing: Possible only in long-season climates.
• Pinching: Recommended at 15–20 cm tall to encourage branching.
• Care: Provide consistent moisture and fortnightly feeding for best blooms.

Uses

✔ Excellent for cut flowers and drying
✔ Stunning in borders, beds, and containers
✔ Adds lightness and texture to mixed bouquets
✔ Pollinator-friendly and long-flowering

Why Grow Celosia ‘Forest Fire’?
✔ Striking scarlet-red, plume-like blooms
✔ Adds bold vertical texture to gardens and arrangements
✔ Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers
✔ Vigorous, long-flowering annual