Celosia argentea cristata Chief Red – Intense red bulb blooms for strong summer production

With its deep red color and powerful flower structure, Chief Red delivers maximum visual impact in summer borders and high-quality performance as a cut flower.

Large, round flower heads with a strong appearance

What distinguishes Celosia argentea cristata Chief Red is its large, uniform, globe-shaped flower heads. Instead of the traditional pleated cockscomb shape, this variety develops compact, spherical flowers with a full texture. The intense red color radiates strength and energy, creating a strong visual accent in garden and floral arrangements.

The sturdy flower structure retains its shape excellently, making Chief Red not only suitable as a fresh cut flower, but also excellent for use in dried flower arrangements.

Specially developed for warm climates

The Chief series is ideal for production in areas with high temperatures. Celosia argentea cristata Chief Red maintains its vigor, uniformity, and flower quality during warm summers and hot spells. While some summer crops suffer in extreme heat, Chief Red maintains consistent performance.

This makes the variety particularly attractive for summer cultivation in warm regions and for greenhouse production under high temperatures. The plant continues to grow vigorously and produces consistent flower quality throughout the season.

Very uniform growth and reliable cultivation

Uniformity is a key characteristic of Chief Red. The plants develop evenly in height, flowering time, and flower size. This simplifies harvest and processing planning and ensures a homogeneous end product.

Celosia argentea cristata Chief Red is suitable for:

• Plug cultivation (tray production)

• Direct sowing in open field cultivation

• Professional cut flower production

• Summer bed and border planting

Thanks to its predictable growth and strong genetic base, this variety delivers consistent quality and efficient production.

Ideal as a cut flower during warm periods

Chief Red is particularly suitable as a cut flower during the summer months. The plant produces long, sturdy stems with compact, spherical flower heads of high quality. When planted closely, the stems become extra strong, resulting in premium cut flowers.

The intense red color adds strength and depth to bouquets and combines beautifully with yellow, orange, or purple accents. Its excellent vase life and firm structure make Chief Red a reliable choice for florists and wholesalers.

In addition, the flowers retain their colour and shape well when dried, which offers additional commercial opportunities.

Strong stems due to optimal planting density

By planting plants closer together, you encourage the development of straight, sturdy stems. This improves cut flower quality and ensures uniform batches. The strong stem structure prevents buckling and improves transportability.

In garden plantings, the large red flower heads add height and structure to borders. Chief Red combines beautifully with ornamental grasses or contrasting lighter shades.

Care and cultivation advice

For optimal performance:

• Location in full sun

• Well-drained, nutritious soil

• Regular watering without stagnant water

• Fertilize during active growth for maximum flower development

Chief Red develops quickly and blooms profusely throughout the summer. Thanks to its heat resistance, the flower quality remains high, even during warm periods.