Product overviewCelosia argentea plumosa 'Century' produces large plumed flowers often 12 in (30 cm) long on strong stems. Extra early and easy to grow, this cultivar demonstrates high heat tolerance for summer production. Suitable for large containers, garden beds and commercial cut flower programs.
- Extra early and easy to grow
- Highly heat tolerant for summer production
- Large plumes on strong stems (often 12 in / 30 cm long)
- Suitable for beds and large containers
- Can be used for commercial cut flower production with tight spacing of 4 in / 10 cm on center
CharacteristicsPlant use: Bedding
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 16 in (41 cm)
Plant width: 8 in (20 cm)
Crop time: Spring to Summer, 9–10 weeks
Seed count: 45,000/ounce (1600/gram)
Technical specifications- Botanical name: Celosia argentea plumosa
- Plant use: Bedding
- Plant type: Annual
- Plant height: 16 in (41 cm)
- Plant width: 8 in (20 cm)
- Flower plume length: often 12 in (30 cm)
- Crop time: Spring to Summer, 9–10 weeks
- Seed count: 45,000 / ounce (1600 / gram)
- Extra early and easy to grow
- Highly heat tolerant for summer production
- Suitable for large containers, garden beds and commercial cut flower production
- Recommended spacing for cut flower production: 4 in / 10 cm on center