Celosia Seeds – Chief Persimmon
Celosia Seeds – Chief Persimmon
Celosia Seeds – Chief Persimmon
Celosia Seeds – Chief Persimmon

Chief Persimmon Celosia Seeds – Flower Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Chief Persimmon Celosia Seeds

Chief Persimmon Celosia is a warm-season annual flowering plant prized for its large plume-like blooms in rich persimmon-orange shades and upright branching habit. It is an excellent choice for borders, cutting gardens, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes where full sun and well-drained soil encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Flower Seed
Annual
Cut Flower
Pollinator Friendly

Key Features

Large Plume Blooms

Produces vibrant persimmon-colored flower plumes that add bold texture and color to summer gardens.

Strong Upright Plants

Develops sturdy branching stems suitable for borders and fresh or dried floral arrangements.

Long Blooming Season

Provides continuous blooms from early summer until frost with regular deadheading.

Versatile Garden Plant

Ideal for flower beds, containers, pollinator gardens, and cut flower production.

Product Highlights

Persimmon-orange blooms
Large plume flowers
Excellent cut flower
Pollinator friendly
Container suitable
Border planting
Full sun preferred
Well-drained fertile soil

Specifications

Scientific Name Celosia argentea var. plumosa
Common Name Chief Persimmon Celosia
Seed Type Flower Seed
Growth Habit Upright Annual
USDA Zones 2–11 (Grown as an Annual)
Planting Season Spring
Growing Season Summer Through Fall
Sowing Season Spring
Sowing Months March–May
Germination Time 7–14 Days
Germination Conditions 70–75°F (21–24°C); Lightly Cover Seeds
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
Watering Moderate; Water Regularly During Establishment
Mature Size 30–40 in Tall × 12–18 in Wide
Plant Spacing 10–12 in Apart

Growing Guide

Step 1: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after temperatures warm.
Step 2: Keep the soil evenly moist and maintain warm temperatures during germination.
Step 3: Transplant seedlings into sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 4: Water regularly while plants establish and avoid overly wet soil.
Step 5: Harvest blooms for fresh or dried arrangements and remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Perfect For Borders, Containers And Cut Flower Gardens

Chief Persimmon Celosia produces striking plume-shaped flowers that provide vibrant seasonal color and excellent cut flower performance. It is an outstanding choice for flower beds, pollinator gardens, patio containers, and floral arrangements where full sun and fertile, well-drained soil promote vigorous growth and long-lasting blooms.