Celosia ‘Supercrest Mix’

Celosia argentea cristata

Features

  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Heat-loving
  • Medium producer

Description

One of the earliest flowering varieties, this mix features massive-size flower heads in pale lemon, apricot, cream, cranberry, and soft orange, and will churn out buckets of velvety flower heads for the better part of summer.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest once flower heads reach desired size, but before they go to seed. Strip 80 percent of the foliage off during harvest. Do not put into the cooler. Expect a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers can also be dried for later use. To dry, hang freshly cut stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or until they are firm to the touch.

Details

Description

One of the earliest flowering varieties, this mix features massive-size flower heads in pale lemon, apricot, cream, cranberry, and soft orange, and will churn out buckets of velvety flower heads for the better part of summer.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest once flower heads reach desired size, but before they go to seed. Strip 80 percent of the foliage off during harvest. Do not put into the cooler. Expect a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers can also be dried for later use. To dry, hang freshly cut stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or until they are firm to the touch.

Sources

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