Ruby Parfait Celosia - Organic

Ruby Parfait
❮ ❯ ×
seeds
Celosia argentea var. spicata
(75 days) Open pollinated.

Annual. Upright 20–26" tall multi-branched wheat-type celosia produces showy spikes, light pink at the base turning to a deep rose-magenta at the tip. Green foliage starts at ground level. A prolific and striking display en masse, as a border, or in containers. Excellent cutflower. Blooms July through frost. Hums with bees and other pollinators from mid-afternoon until dusk. Prefers full sun and moist rich soil, though does well in marginal dry soil as well. Does not tolerate standing water. ~1,400 seeds/g.

Supplier Transparency:
① Small seed farmers including Fedco staff
ships year-round
OGThis item is certified organic

4950 Ruby Parfait - Organic

A: 0.1g
$2.75
B: 1g
$7.00
C: 4g
$16.00
Quick Details
Open pollinated?
open pollinated
Days to Maturity
75 days
Shipping

From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.

Additional Information

Celosia

Annual. Good for fresh bouquets and everlasting arrangements. From the Greek keleos, ‘blazing,’ a reference to their blazing colors. Furry textures and unusual shapes also characterize the genus. Commonly appear in three groups, cristata (crested, fancifully known as brains), plumosa (plumed) and spicata (with spikes or pointed).

Culture: From hot climates and at their best in hot dry weather. Should germinate within 10 days at 72–80°.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.