LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Feathery
GROWTH HABIT
Upright, bushy
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to early autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring to Summer
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
45–90 cm (18–36 inches)
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–45 cm (12–18 inches)
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5–1 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Celosia Red Fire produce vivid flame-like flower plumes?
Can Celosia Red Fire produce vivid flame-like flower plumes?
Yes. It is admired for its upright, fiery red flower plumes that create a bold focal point in garden beds and containers.
Do the colorful flower plumes remain attractive after drying?
Do the colorful flower plumes remain attractive after drying?
Yes. The blooms retain much of their shape and color, making them suitable for dried floral arrangements.
Can Celosia Red Fire be planted in mass landscape displays?
Can Celosia Red Fire be planted in mass landscape displays?
Yes. Groups of plants create vibrant color blocks that enhance borders, bedding schemes, and cutting gardens.
Will removing faded flower plumes encourage continued blooming?
Will removing faded flower plumes encourage continued blooming?
Yes. Regular deadheading helps extend the flowering season and promotes the development of additional blooms.
Can the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Can the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
How is Celosia Red Fire different from cockscomb celosia?
How is Celosia Red Fire different from cockscomb celosia?
Celosia Red Fire produces upright, feathery plume-shaped flowers, while cockscomb celosia develops broad, crested flower heads with a distinctive brain-like appearance.