Celosia Celway is a must have for a professional cut flower garden. Celway has multiple sturdy upright stems and wheat-like spikes. Seed is available in stunning salmon pink, red and white tones. They have a long vase life and are ideal for fresh or dried arrangements.
DETAILS:
Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds. We aim to exceed stated seed count. Seeds are open pollinated, cut flower seeds originally sourced from Ball Australia.
Lifecycle: Tender Annual
Season: Spring + Summer
Plant Height: 1-1.2m and 15cm wide, depending on the time of planting, seasonal weather and soil conditions
Quick Sowing Guide:
Method
Best sown direct or raise as a seedling indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant after threat of frost.
Sow seeds lightly on the surface and press gently into the soil. Seeds need light to germinate.
Depth
Cover lightly with soil
Germination
7-14 days ideally at 20+ degrees Celsius
Pinch seedlings when they are 15cm tall to promote more branching and increase stem count.
Spacing
15-30cm for high density planting
Position
Full sun, well-drained soil, fertilize regularly
Day to maturity
90-100 days
Cutting
Stems can be cut once fully flowered
Drying
Cut and hang heads upside down in bunches to dry for later use
Tip: Sow in batches to support succession planting, which will provide you with consistent flowers throughout Spring to the end of Autumn.
