Celosia Cramer's Burgundy
Best vibrant blooms for dramatic garden displays.
Celosia Cramer's Burgundy offers velvety, deep, intense red flowers that create a dramatic and vibrant silhouette in the garden. This annual variety is ideal for adding richness and texture to your landscape. It also shines in dried bouquets, retaining its beauty and vibrant color for months. For best results, sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors when all risk of frost has passed. Lightly cover seeds, as light aids germination, and ensure they receive warmth. Harvest when flowers are fully open but before they go to seed.
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Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Type
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color for their outdoor spaces
- Home decorators and crafters who enjoy creating their own floral displays
- Busy gardeners in warm climates desiring low-maintenance, robust flowering plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting spots
- Perennial lovers preferring plants that return annually without replanting
- Gardeners in humid areas preferring disease-resistant, low-maintenance plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep, velvety burgundy tones provide unmatched drama for any floral arrangement.
Drying Potential
Retains structural integrity and vibrant color long after the harvest season.
Germination Ease
Requires specific light and warmth conditions for successful indoor starting.
Garden Versatility
Limited by non-container suitability and specific full-sun planting requirements.
Growth Timeline
Long maturity window demands patience before the first blooms appear.
Yield Density
Generous seed count allows for substantial planting and impressive floral volume.
Key Specs
Type
Annual
Rustic
No
Reseeds
No
Height
30-36 inches
Color
Burgundy
Location
Full sun
Days to maturity
90-120 days
Spacing
6 inches
Know before you buy
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. It reaches a height of 30-36 inches and requires the space and stability of a garden bed to thrive.
Start your seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover the seeds with soil, as they require light to germinate, and keep them in a warm environment until they sprout.
Yes, they are excellent for dried bouquets. Harvest the flowers when they are fully open but before they begin to go to seed to ensure they retain their vibrant burgundy color for months.
No, Celosia Cramer's Burgundy is an annual, meaning it completes its life cycle in one season. It does not reseed, so you will need to plant new seeds each spring.
This plant requires full sun to reach its full potential. Ensure you plant it in a location that receives direct sunlight throughout the day.
Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds. Given the 6-inch spacing requirement, you can expect to cover a significant portion of your garden bed with a single packet.
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