Forest Fire Scarlet Celosia Seeds – Flame-Like Plumes

Flame-Like Scarlet Plumes and Dramatic Foliage

Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ Scarlet brings bold color to garden displays with upright, flame-like scarlet plumes above bronze-maroon to deep-green foliage. The feathery flowers and contrasting leaves make this annual a striking focal point among softer garden colors.

Grow a group for a vivid splash of red, or feature it in a roomy container where the plume-shaped flowers can take center stage.

Plant Highlights

• Variety: Forest Fire Scarlet.
• Botanical name: Celosia argentea var. plumosa.
• Life cycle: Annual.
• Flowers: Scarlet, feathery, flame-like plumes.
• Foliage: Bronze-maroon to deep green.
• Product: Seeds for planting, not live plants.

Starting Your Seeds

Use clean seed-starting containers and a well-draining seed-starting mix. Follow the supplied seed instructions for sowing depth and germination temperature. Water gently to avoid displacing the small seeds and keep the medium lightly moist rather than saturated.

Give seedlings good light and room to develop. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting into their final position.

Garden Care

Prepare a well-drained planting area and keep competing weeds away from young plants. Monitor moisture as roots establish, adjusting watering to rainfall and soil conditions. Avoid leaving the roots in persistently waterlogged soil.

Remove damaged foliage and fading flower heads as needed to maintain a tidy display. Follow fertilizer label directions rather than applying more than the plants need.

Growing in Containers

Choose a roomy pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining potting mix. Leave space around each plant for its foliage and flower plumes to develop without overcrowding.

Check moisture regularly because pots can dry faster than garden beds. Water thoroughly when needed and allow excess water to drain freely.

Available Seed Packs

Choose 100, 1,000, or 3,000 seeds from the available options.