Cherry Red Kimono, Celosia Seeds

Cherry Red Kimono Celosia Seed

Cherry-red plumes cover compact, remarkably uniform plants
Dwarf habit fits pots, borders, and window boxes
Heat-loving flowers extend color late into summer
Deer and rabbits usually leave plants alone

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Celosia argentea plumosa nana

Days to maturity

100 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

100 Seeds

About Cherry Red Kimono, Celosia Seed, Celosia Seed

Cherry Red Kimono is a uniform, dense flower that makes beautiful containers. Cherry Red Kimono Celosia is ideal for extending the season and offers beautiful cut red flowers. Dwarf habit fits pots, borders, and window boxes. Heat-loving flowers extend color late into summer. Deer and rabbits usually leave plants alone.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/8"

Days to Germination

7–14 days

Germination Type

A - No Pretreatment

In-row plant spacing

9-12"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

18 inches

Growth Habits

Compact, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

45,000

Color

Red

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Before planting Celosia, select a full-sun site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Remove perennial weeds, loosen compacted ground, and incorporate modest compost without making the bed overly rich. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. No seed pretreatment is normally required; use fresh seed and follow the sowing conditions in the Planting guidance.

Planting

Start celosia indoors 4–10 weeks before the last spring frost, or direct sow after frost where the season is long. Keep the medium warm and evenly moist until emergence, then provide strong light and airflow. Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting into warm soil. Space celosia 6–12 inches apart, with taller branching types at the wider end.

Watering

Water celosia deeply whenever rainfall is insufficient, maintaining steady moisture through flowering. Ensure drainage is free and direct irrigation toward the soil rather than the leaves.

Fertilizer

Feed celosia lightly after establishment with a balanced fertilizer. Repeat only if flowering or growth weakens; rich nitrogen feeding causes soft stems and delayed blooms.

Harvesting

Celosia is ready for cutting when blooms are well colored and nearly open. Use clean shears and long stems. For seed, leave selected heads until dry, then collect before shattering.

Tips

Deadhead celosia frequently and trim weak or crowded stems to improve airflow. Leave a few late flowers to mature only when seed saving or natural reseeding is desired.

Pests & Diseases

Celosia is vulnerable to Rhizoctonia or Pythium damping-off, Botrytis, powdery mildew, and bacterial leaf spot. A pinched, dark seedling base signals damping-off. Do not reuse contaminated trays; provide warm germination conditions, quick drainage, and early spacing. Remove water-soaked spotted plants instead of handling them among healthy stock.

Celosia can attract aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and slugs. Scout flowers and new growth regularly, handpick when practical, and protect beneficial insects with targeted controls.