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Celosia Chief Rose Seeds produce large, colourful globe-shaped blooms on heat-tolerant annual plants.
View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Celosia Grow Guide for South Africa
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Celosia cristata
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General Sowing Time: Summer
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: Surface sow; very light cover ≤3 mm
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Spacing: 10–15 cm single-stem cut rows; 20–30 cm branched gardens
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Germination: 8–14 days at 21–27 °C
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Days to Harvest: 90-100 days
Why Grow This Variety
- Colourful flower heads create a bold summer display.
- Strong stems make the blooms suitable for cutting and indoor arrangements.
- Heat tolerance supports colour during hot summer conditions.
- Uniform growth suits planned cut-flower beds or larger plantings.
Garden Uses
Use Celosia Chief Rose in full-sun cut-flower beds or garden displays, and harvest blooms for indoor arrangements.
Growing Notes
- Surface sow and use only a very light cover (no more than 3 mm); the fine seed needs warmth and light.
- Keep trays evenly moist but not waterlogged and provide bright light immediately after emergence.
- Transplant after frost risk has passed and use 10–15 cm single-stem cut rows; 20–30 cm branched gardens spacing for the intended growing system.
- Support tall cutting rows before wind or heavy rain bends the stems.
- For cutting, harvest well-coloured stems before flowers become over-mature.
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