Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, floral arrangements, and cutting gardens.
Benefits: Deep wine-red plumes on tall, upright stems bring dramatic vertical interest and lasting color. Excellent for both fresh and dried arrangements; heat-tolerant and easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 – 12 (grown as an annual in colder zones)
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Tender perennial (grown as a warm-season annual outside Zones 10–12)
Mature Height: ~24" – 36"
Mature Width: ~10" – 14"
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ delivers velvety, wine-colored plumes that bring bold structure and sophistication to sunny gardens. This plume-type cockscomb is prized by gardeners and floral designers for saturated color, strong stems, and long vase life. In mass plantings, the rich red tone deepens in full sun for a show-stopping late-summer display.
Care
Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ Care
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil once all danger of frost has passed. Celosia thrives in warm temperatures and appreciates consistent moisture—avoid soggy soils.
Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced slow release fertilizer to encourage continuous blooms and strong stems.
Deadhead or cut blooms regularly to promote new flower spikes. For dried use, harvest when plumes are fully colored and hang in a dry, ventilated space.
Size
Size of ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ for Sale Online
Our Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ plants are shipped in healthy, greenhouse-grade pots ready to thrive in your garden. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ When Mature
Expect plants to reach about 24" to 36" tall and 10" to 14" wide when mature. The upright form and sturdy stems make this variety ideal for borders, mass plantings, and floral production beds.
Additional Information
Is Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in USDA Zones 10–12 where frost is absent. In cooler regions, it’s grown as a warm-season annual because cold temperatures will end the plant’s cycle.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes—bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit its nectar-rich plumes throughout summer.
Can I grow Celosia in containers?
Absolutely. Choose a deep pot with excellent drainage and provide full sun. Regular watering and light feeding will keep plants blooming until frost.
Is it good for cut flowers and drying?
Yes—this variety was bred for floral design. Its long, strong stems and fade-resistant color excel in fresh bouquets and dry beautifully for arrangements.
