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Variety Info
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Exact origin unknown, possibly India
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 16"–30" tall and about 8" wide
Variety Info: 2"–7", red, globe-shaped flowers.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Within 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 Days
Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 8"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For cut or dried flowers, pick when the plumes are the right size for your purpose but before they go to seed. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks in a vase. If drying, hang flowers upside down for a couple of weeks until stems are stiff and dry.
- CindyGRated 5 out of 5 stars8/3/25Amazing color!!!
This was my first time successfully growing so many seedlings. I think it was a matter of stats. The more you grow the more likely you are to succeed. It seemed like a very long time before I actually saw something like a coral reef but it finally did. We had a very cool summer with lots of rain so that definitely helped. I did start indoors on a grow rack according to the instructions. I’m here to order for next season!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey CindyG,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your successful seedling growing adventure with the Chief Red Flame Celosia Seeds! You're so right about the stats game, and it sounds like your persistence really paid off beautifully. We love your coral reef description - that's such a perfect way to capture those stunning flame-like blooms! It's wonderful that you followed the indoor growing instructions and that the cool, rainy summer helped everything along. We're so excited that you're already planning for next season - that's the mark of a truly hooked gardener! Keep on growing 🌻️
- VicRated 5 out of 5 stars4/18/255 Stars
Beautiful artwork on the packet with tons of easy to understand information. Looking forward to seeing them grow.
- Esther V.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/26/255 Stars
Not sure how many of these I trialed. Believe I only planted 6 seeds due it being early fall in my zone 10b, and the fact that the packet came with such minimal seeds (30ct) for a celosia. My goal was to grow a couple on for its uniqueness, but also so I could collect my own seeds and “grow” my chief red flame seed stash for spring. Only one seed germinated in the cell tray to fully mature to this beauty. I’ve even already collected seeds from it, accomplishing my initial goal. Can’t wait to see the final brain 🧠 formation as the flower continue to grow from the uncut main stem. But even now, with its tiny flower head, it still attracts pollinators, and curious adults and kids alike. Will grow again.
- Robert P.Rated 5 out of 5 stars5/18/245 Stars
I love these so much more than I expected. The pop of crimson red just draws your eyes amidst all the green. Mine haven't fully bloomed yet, but I find myself looking at them very frequently lol. I live in Central FL, zone 9b/10a, it's been over 90 degrees and 50-60% humid, and they're doing great. I do have a large 50% shade cloth just because of how insulting our sun can be, but it is doing great, I have several throughout the garden :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Carol A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/25/245 Stars
I chose to order from here to thank Kevin and jaque for thier expert content. Looking forward to seeing these flowers grow! They are planted in my south Florida garden.
All the best! ❤️
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate