Celosia argentea 'Forest Fire'
Overview
Uses: Annual flower beds, borders, cutting gardens, decorative containers, pollinator plantings.
Benefits: Bold red plumes rise above deep bronze-green foliage, creating strong color contrast and lasting summer impact. Exceptional heat tolerance and long bloom duration make it reliable through peak summer conditions.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — compact stems topped with plume blooms.
Bloom Color: Deep Red
Foliage Color: Bronze-Green
Mature Height: 12–18 inches
Mature Width: 10–14 inches
Bloom Season: Summer to Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Fiery color and bold texture make ‘Forest Fire’ Celosia a standout in summer plantings. Its rich red plumes and dark foliage create dramatic contrast that holds strong through heat and humidity.
Ideal for beds, containers, and cutting gardens, this vigorous annual blooms continuously until frost. The plume flowers maintain their color well in fresh arrangements and can also be dried for extended display.
Care
Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ Care
Plant in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Warm temperatures and well-drained soil encourage strong growth and flowering.
Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Containers require consistent moisture but should never remain waterlogged.
Feed every few weeks during active growth with a balanced fertilizer or
slow release fertilizer
to support steady flowering.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.
Size
What Size is the Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ for Sale Online?
Plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped in nursery containers appropriate to the selected size. Each plant is well-rooted and actively growing. For current measurements or specific sizing questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ Grow?
At maturity, plants typically reach 12–18 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide, forming upright clumps topped with dense plume blooms.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
Celosia argentea is commonly known as Cockscomb or Plumed Celosia.
Does Celosia ‘Forest Fire’ attract pollinators?
Its bright blooms can attract bees and butterflies during the growing season. You can explore additional warm-season bloomers in our
Annuals collection.
Can I use ‘Forest Fire’ in cut flower arrangements?
The plume flowers hold well in fresh arrangements and can also be dried for long-lasting displays.
Is Celosia heat tolerant?
This variety performs reliably in hot, sunny weather and continues blooming through peak summer conditions. Browse more sun-loving selections in our
Annual Vegetable Plants collection.
