Celosia Raspberry Lemonade

Product Description

Celosia ‘Raspberry Lemonade’
Celosia argentea plumosa 

This fun, fruity mix offers a unique color palette not often found in the celosia family. Plants have a vigorous branching habit, thrive in the heat, and produce dense, textural spires in shades of smoky raspberry, sangria, watermelon, and the occasional lemon yellow. These colors are extremely versatile for flower arranging.

Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. We will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.

Details:
Planting depth: ⅛ in
Germination soil temp: 70°F–80°F
Days to germination: 5 to 7 days
Site: full sun
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Height: 40 to 52 in
Approximate seeds per packet: 100

How to Grow:
Sow seeds indoors in trays or pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds are tiny, so barely cover with soil. Celosia is very cold sensitive, so wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting outside. Celosia can also be direct-seeded once weather is consistently warm.

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 in 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.