Celosia argentea cristata Chief Persimmon (Orange) – Warm orange bulb bloom with professional performance

With its rich persimmon-orange colour, this celosia brings warmth, energy and depth to summer borders and high-quality cut flower arrangements.

Large, uniform, spherical flower heads

What sets Celosia argentea cristata Chief Persimmon (Orange) apart are its impressive, rounded flower heads. Instead of the classic pleated cockscomb structure, this variety develops compact, globe-shaped flowers with a firm texture and full appearance.

The warm orange hue—inspired by the color of ripe persimmons—creates a natural, summery look that fits perfectly with current garden trends. The color combines beautifully with red, yellow, and purple-hued flowers, adding a warm glow to any planting or bouquet.

Developed for high temperatures

The Chief series is known for its excellent performance in warm production conditions. Celosia argentea cristata Chief Persimmon (Orange) maintains its uniform growth, flower quality, and stem strength during periods of heat. While some crops experience a decline in quality in extreme temperatures, Chief Persimmon continues to perform reliably.

This makes the variety particularly suitable for summer cultivation in warm regions or for greenhouse production at higher temperatures. The plant continues to grow vigorously and produces consistent, high-quality flower heads.

Very uniform growth and efficient cultivation

Uniformity is a key characteristic of Chief Persimmon. The plants grow evenly in height and flowering time, resulting in a homogeneous crop. This simplifies harvest and processing planning and increases efficiency in professional cultivation.

Celosia argentea cristata Chief Persimmon (Orange) is suitable for:

• Plug cultivation (tray production)

• Direct sowing in open ground

• Cut flower production

• Summer bed and border planting

Thanks to its predictable growth and strong genetic base, this variety offers reliable results and consistent batch formation.

Ideal as a cut flower in warm periods

Chief Persimmon is perfect as a cut flower during the summer heat. The plant produces long, straight, and sturdy stems with compact, spherical flower heads. When planted closely, the stems become extra strong, resulting in high-quality cut flowers.

The warm orange color adds intensity and depth to bouquets and field arrangements. Furthermore, the flower heads retain their shape and color well when dried, making them suitable for dried flower applications.

For cut flower growers, this variety offers reliable summer production with strong market value and excellent shelf life.

Strong stems due to dense planting

By planting plants closer together, you encourage the development of straight, sturdy stems. This increases the quality of the cut flowers and contributes to uniform production. The strong stem structure prevents buckling and facilitates transport and processing.

In garden plantings, the round, orange flower heads add structure, height, and warmth to borders. Chief Persimmon is an excellent choice for summer color combinations with ornamental grasses or contrasting hues.

Care and cultivation advice

For optimal performance:

• Location in full sun

• Well-drained, nutritious soil

• Regular watering without waterlogging

• Fertilize during active growth for maximum flower development

Chief Persimmon develops quickly and blooms profusely throughout the summer. Thanks to its heat tolerance, the flower quality remains high, even during prolonged periods of heat.