Celosia First Flame Mix Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, early-blooming seasonal color.
Brighten your garden with the Celosia First Flame Mix Seed, a vibrant blend of orange, red, and yellow blooms. This annual variety is celebrated for its early flowering, helping to shorten production cycles and deliver seasonal color sooner. It's an excellent choice for creating eye-catching borders or adding a splash of color to combo planters. This offering includes 500 pelleted, untreated seeds, designed for easier handling and sowing. For optimal germination, maintain soil temperatures between 75-80°F, and grow on with daytime temperatures of 65-70°F.
$17.30
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3240
/ 6504
#3240 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+63%
Above average
Size
500
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking instant color early in the season
- Landscapers wanting high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, heat-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cool climates without indoor seed-starting setups
- Growers in arid regions prone to pest infestations
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring permanent, self-sustaining perennials
Performance breakdown
Sowing ease
Pelleted coating makes handling tiny seeds effortless for precise placement.
Bloom speed
Early flowering genetics significantly shorten the wait for seasonal color.
Versatility
Compact growth habit thrives equally well in borders or container arrangements.
Germination reliability
Requires specific soil warmth but rewards gardeners with consistent, rapid sprouting.
Visual impact
High-contrast color mix creates a vibrant, professional-grade display in any garden.
Maintenance demand
Moderate water needs make these a low-fuss choice for busy gardeners.
Key Specs
Size
500 seeds
Form
Pelleted
Style
Untreated
Color
Mixture of orange, red and yellow
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
7-10 Days
Plant Spread
10-16 inches
Plant Height
14-25 inches
Features
- Early flowering for quicker garden color
- Vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow blooms
- Pelleted seeds for easy sowing
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Annual for seasonal garden beauty
- Untreated seed stock
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Celosia First Flame Mix for its exceptional quality and visual impact. Reviewers consistently report a very high germination rate, confirming the seeds' freshness and reliability. The variety is celebrated for vigorous, uniform growth, producing a cohesive display of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows that truly match the 'flame' description. Gardeners appreciate the early blooming nature and the plants' durability, noting they perform well in various conditions and make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers. This mix is highly recommended for delivering outstanding, dramatic color and superior performance for both professional and home gardeners.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-like material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and sow accurately compared to tiny, dust-like raw seeds.
No, do not cover these seeds. Celosia seeds require light to germinate, so they should be pressed firmly into the surface of the soil rather than buried.
Yes, these are excellent for containers. With a compact spread of 10-16 inches and a height of up to 25 inches, they work well in both mixed planters and standalone pots.
Under optimal conditions, you can expect germination within 7 to 10 days. It is important to keep the soil temperature between 75-80°F during this period to ensure success.
No, this variety is an annual. It is designed to provide a full season of vibrant color, but it will complete its life cycle in a single year and will not return the following spring.
For the best performance and most vibrant blooms, plant them in a location that receives full sun. They thrive in bright, direct light throughout the day.
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