With its intense, flaming colour, Century Fire brings energy, warmth and long-lasting ornamental value to any summer planting.
What makes Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire particularly attractive is its extra-early flowering. This variety develops quickly and produces a profusion of flowers early in the season. This allows growers to quickly adapt to early summer programs and benefit from an efficient cultivation cycle.
The combination of fast development and ease of cultivation makes Century Fire suitable for both professional growers and large-scale production.
Century Fire is extremely heat-resistant and maintains its flower quality, color intensity, and stem strength even under high temperatures. While some summer bloomers lose vitality in hot weather, Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire continues to bloom profusely.
This property makes her extremely suitable for:
Summer programs in warm regions
Public green space
Urban and commercial plantings
Large pots and container planting
Even during prolonged heat, the plant remains compact, sturdy and profusely flowering.
The plant produces an abundance of showy flowers with large, panicle-shaped inflorescences. The reddish-orange hue is reminiscent of flames and adds a powerful, dynamic look to gardens and landscapes.
The soft, feathery structure of the plumes adds texture and movement to flowerbeds. Combined with yellow, purple, or green foliage plants, they create a vibrant summery display of color with maximum impact.
Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire is characterized by its strong branching and sturdy stems. This robust growth results in full, well-branched plants that are ideal for flower beds and large containers.
Its strong plant structure makes it resistant to summer weather conditions such as wind and heat. Thanks to its uniform growth, it is easily incorporated into large-scale landscaping projects and public plantings.
Its vigorous growth, heat resistance, and long-lasting blooms make Century Fire particularly suitable for landscaping. The large reddish-orange plumes provide striking color accents throughout the summer season.
Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire is also very suitable as a professional cut flower. The long, strong stems bear large plumes that last well in the vase. The intense color adds warmth and contrast to bouquets and field arrangements.
The plumes also retain their structure and appearance in dried flower applications, which offers additional commercial possibilities.
Century Fire is easy to grow and requires little special care. For optimal performance:
Location in full sun
Well-drained, nutritious soil
Regular watering without waterlogging
If necessary, fertilize during active growth
Its rapid development and extreme heat resistance make it a reliable choice for summer programs and professional applications.
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