Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, mixed containers, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and mass plantings.
Benefits: Warm terracotta-orange plumes rise on strong, upright stems, creating rich color and vertical texture. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements and dependable performance in summer heat.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown as an annual in colder climates)
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — vertical stems topped with plume-like spikes.
Bloom Color: Orange
Mature Height: 20–32 inches
Mature Width: 10–14 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’ brings a glowing, sunset-inspired warmth to summer plantings with its coppery-orange plumes and clean, upright structure. The distinctive vertical flower spikes add texture and movement to garden beds, cutting rows, and containers alike.
This heat-loving plant thrives in full sun and continues blooming steadily through late summer and into fall. Strong stems and saturated color make it a standout in fresh arrangements, while the plumes also dry beautifully for extended seasonal use.
Care
Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’ Care
Plant in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Celosia performs best in well-drained soil and warm temperatures. Provide consistent moisture during establishment, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings once plants are actively growing.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer at planting or early in the season to support steady growth and vibrant flowering.
Harvest or deadhead regularly to encourage continued bloom production. For dried arrangements, cut stems at peak color and hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated space. Pinching young plants once at 6–8 inches can promote additional branching and more flower spikes.
If growing in containers, use a pot with drainage holes and a quality potting mix. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering during hot weather. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’ for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in grower containers and are actively growing at the time of shipment. For current pot size and stage of growth, please contact us.
How Large Does Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’ Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 20–32 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide, forming upright stems topped with densely packed, feathery plumes that hold their color well in the landscape or in arrangements.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
Celosia is commonly known as cockscomb or plume celosia. You can explore similar warm-season options in our Annuals collection.
Is Celosia ‘Celway™ Terracotta’ grown as an annual?
Yes. While technically a tender perennial in Zones 10–12, it is grown as a warm-season annual in most climates and will not tolerate frost.
Is it suitable for cutting gardens?
Yes. The strong, upright stems and long-lasting plumes make it well suited for cutting beds and fresh arrangements, and the plumes also dry well for long-lasting seasonal color.
Does it attract pollinators?
Bees and other beneficial insects visit the plume-like blooms throughout the summer season.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Choose a container with good drainage and place it in full sun. Check moisture often in hot weather, since containers dry out faster than in-ground plantings.
