2024 AAS Ornamental Winner
Celosia Burning Embers
Burning Embers is a new celosia bred for its gorgeous bronze foliage with dark pink veins that contrast nicely with the vibrant pink flower plumes. Plants are well-branched and produce more flowers over a longer bloom time. Numerous AAS Judges commented that this entry had the largest and longest-lasting flowers of all the celosia varieties they trialed. Plus, Burning Embers does very well in both heat and humidity while remaining completely covered with blooms that withstood the test of time.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Celosia
Species:
plumosa
Common Name:
Celosia
Plant Habit:
Compact
Plant Height:
8-9 inches
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Bloom Time:
Late spring to frost
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Clover Seed Co. Distributed by Sakata Ornamentals
Close Market Comparison:
Smart Look, Chinatown
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
12 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat, humidity
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Low Edging:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sowing temp: 77F – 86F
Transplanting size: 3-4 inch
Transplant 25 days after germination
Judges Observations
- A great number of flowers are held above the gorgeous bronze foliage. Plants are well-branched and have sturdy stems. Long bloom time. Bees love it!
- Enjoyed everything about this variety, long blooming.. tolerated all the weird weather conditions I had from frost to cold wet spring to hot dry summer.
- Specimen sports good bloom coverage and high count. The intense red color is better than the comparison. Very easy to grow and heat/drought tolerant.
- Nice bright color! Dark bronze foliage and rich red plumes. Plants still looking nice and holding color into our fall.
- Overall, a great performer in the container kept blooming into the heat of summer.
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