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Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire

Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire

A spectacular, extra early panicle Celosia with an abundance of large, fiery red-orange plumes on strong stems.

Unit

seed
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From 250 seeds for 0,015 per seed
From 1000 seeds for 0,012 per seed
Total amount (seed)
Total incl. VAT: 4,54Total (excl. VAT): 3,75

Description

Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire – Flaming plume celosia with extra early flowering

Celosia argentea plumosa Century Fire is a spectacular, extra-early plume celosia with an abundance of large, fiery red-orange plumes on strong stems. This heat-resistant variety from the Century series combines rapid flowering, easy cultivation, and excellent performance during warm summer months. Thanks to its vigorous branching and robust habit, Century Fire is ideal for flower beds, large containers, and professional landscaping. It is also very suitable as a professional cut flower.

With its intense, flaming colour, Century Fire brings energy, warmth and long-lasting ornamental value to any summer planting.

Extra early flowering for maximum flexibility

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.

Extreme heat resistance for summer programs

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.

Large, striking red-orange plumes

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.

Strong branching and robust plant structure

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.

Ideal for landscaping and professional applications

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.

Easy cultivation and versatility

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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Height

50 cm.

Article number

D-029

Number of seeds per gram

About 1,250

Tips for sowing

Light germinator. Heat germinator with an optimal germination temperature of 21-27°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed.

Note

The plant is very frost-sensitive and the seeds do not require a cold period (stratification); cold can even slow or stop germination.

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