Celosia Dusty Rose (Coral Reef)

Celosia ‘Dusty Rose’ (Coral Reef)

Soft rose, blush and muted coral tones with a velvety texture, selected for romantic, layered palettes in both garden and floral work. Fan-shaped blooms create natural depth and a soft, dimensional finish.

Celosia is a highly productive, cut-and-come-again annual that thrives in full sun. Plants produce continuous blooms throughout the summer, reaching heights of 4 to 5 feet.

Open-pollinated in our fields and selected for natural variation and beauty.

Seed packet contains a minimum of 60 seeds. Growing instructions included.

Plant Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 36–40”
Exposure: full sun
Spacing: 9–12”
Days to maturity: 90–100 days

Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the surface or barely cover, as they are very fine. Celosia is cold sensitive, transplant only after all risk of frost has passed. Can also be direct sown once soil is consistently warm.

Cut when flower heads reach desired size before going to seed. Strip most foliage for clean stems. Vase life 10 to 14 days. Suitable for drying by hanging in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks.