Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, cutting gardens, and fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Benefits: Deep wine-red plumes rise on tall, upright stems, creating dramatic vertical structure and saturated late-season color. Heat-tolerant and highly productive, this selection performs reliably through summer.
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 spikes.
Bloom Color: Deep Red
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Mature Width: 10–14 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ adds depth and bold structure to sunny beds with tall stems and velvety, wine-toned plumes that hold their color through the heat of summer. Its upright form makes it equally valuable in borders and cutting gardens.
This plume-type celosia produces steady flushes of blooms when harvested regularly. The rich color intensifies in full sun, and stems dry well for arrangements that extend seasonal interest beyond frost.
Care
Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ Care
Plant after all danger of frost in warm, well-draining soil. Water consistently during establishment, then maintain even moisture without allowing soil to remain saturated. Celosia performs best in full sun and thrives in heat.
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a
slow release fertilizer
to support steady growth and continuous flowering.
Harvest or deadhead blooms once fully colored to encourage continued stem production. For drying, cut at peak color and hang upside down in a warm, well-ventilated space.
Container Growing: Celosia performs well in containers placed in full sun. Use a deep pot with excellent drainage and monitor watering closely, as container-grown plants dry out more quickly than those in the ground. Feed lightly through summer to maintain bloom production. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in healthy, greenhouse-grown containers and arrive ready for planting. Growth stage may vary depending on season. For current sizing details or availability, please
contact us.
How Large Does Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ Grow?
At maturity, plants reach approximately 24–36 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide, forming upright stems suitable for borders, production rows, and cutting gardens.
Additional Information
Is Celosia ‘Sunday™ Wine Red’ an annual or perennial?
This plant is a tender perennial in USDA Zones 10–12. In colder regions, it is grown as a warm-season annual and will not survive frost.
What are some common names for this plant?
Celosia is commonly known as plume cockscomb or plumed celosia.
Does Celosia attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies commonly visit the blooms throughout the growing season.
Is this variety suitable for cutting gardens?
Yes. Its strong, upright stems and saturated color make it well-suited for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.
Can Celosia be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs well in patio planters and sunny containers alongside other selections in our
Annuals
collection.
