Celosia 'Sunday Wine '
Celosia plumosa
 
New! Vibrant and uniform plumes.Uniform, productive plants. 3–5" long, deep red, feathery spikes on attractive, dark red stems and leaves. Plants are very  compact and very long vase life, up to 2 weeks.
 
Great addition to larg scale flower arangements for hotels, restaurants  and such

Details:
Plant life cycle: annual
Site: full sun
Height: 30-48"
Days to maturity: 85-95 days
Seed depth: 1/8" surface
Plant spacing: 12”
Pinch: when 6-8” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 100
 
How to harvest:
Celosia is exceptional as a cut flower and can be used both fresh and dried.
Fresh - Harvest when the flowers are fully developed, and stems are firm at the base of the bloom.
Dried - Harvest at the same stage of growth as you would for fresh flowers. Remove all the foliage and hang in a dark, well-ventilated location to dry.
 
 
How to Grow:8-14 days at 70-80°F (21-27°C). Bottom-water or mist lightly to avoid displacing seeds and soil.
Sowing:Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Light is required for germination; cover very lightly to hold seeds in place. Grow seedlings at 63-68°F (17-20°C). Harden off and transplant out after last frost.
 
Direct seed - Only in locations with a long growing season. Sow 1/8" deep, after last frost. Pinching is recommended to encourage branching. Low temperatures and less than 12 hours of light can cause premature flowering.
 
Vase life: 
7-14 days. Ideal storage temperature 36-41°F (2-5°C).