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| From 250 seeds for €0,068 per seed | |
| From 1000 seeds for €0,062 per seed | |
The Celosia Act series is the European market leader in the Celosia cristata segment and sets exceptionally high quality standards. Act Dara confirms this reputation with its impressive flower quality, sturdy stems, and long vase life.
What makes Celosia argentea cristata Act Dara (Velvet) unique is its intense purple-red color with a velvety appearance. The deep hue gives floral arrangements a warm, luxurious, and almost theatrical look. This color is perfect for exclusive bouquets, autumnal arrangements, and modern floral arrangements with contrast and depth.
The wide, full flower combs create volume and structure. The compact, uniform comb shape creates a powerful visual impact that immediately draws attention in both bouquets and mono-style displays.
The Celosia Act series is a European leader and is known for its exceptional combination of aesthetics and reliable cultivation. Celosia argentea cristata Act Dara (Velvet) boasts all the hallmark characteristics of this premium series:
Broad, full flower combs
Radiantly clear and intense colours
Long, sturdy and unbranched stems
Excellent and long lasting vase life
The unbranched stems make processing efficient and ensure a sleek, professional-looking end product. The long vase life increases consumer satisfaction and strengthens this variety's market position.
One of the biggest advantages of the Act series is the high degree of uniformity in plant development and cultivation speed. This uniform growth results in laser-sharp production planning and a homogeneous crop.
Celosia argentea cristata Act Dara (Velvet) develops consistently in height, flower size, and harvest time. This makes sorting easier and increases efficiency in professional cut flower production.
The cultivation period is approximately 8 to 13 weeks, depending on the season and conditions. By planting in a greenhouse from early spring – even earlier with artificial lighting – until late summer, harvesting can take place from spring until well into autumn.
With Act Dara, you get an extra early start to the season. Thanks to its reliable growth rate and uniform development, it's possible to harvest continuously over a long period.
Staggered planting in the greenhouse creates a stable supply of premium cut flowers. This offers commercial advantages and ensures continuity in the assortment.
Besides its aesthetic qualities, Celosia argentea cristata Act Dara (Velvet) also offers agronomic advantages. The Act series is more resistant to diseases such as Botrytis and Fusarium. This increased tolerance reduces the risk of failure and contributes to reliable production.
For growers this means:
Greater crop security
Constant product quality
Reduced risk of disease-related losses
Efficient and stable planning
The strong genetic base makes Act Dara a sustainable and professional choice.
Act Dara is ideally suited for high-quality cut flower applications. The combination of long, sturdy stems and wide flower combs creates a luxurious appearance. The velvety color adds character and distinction to bouquets.
In mono-bunches the intense purple-red hue really comes into its own, while in mixed arrangements it provides depth and contrast.
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