2025 AAS Ornamental Winner
Celosia Flamma Pink
Introducing another winning celosia from the Flamma series! This semi-dwarf pink variety boasts exceptional flower power, thanks to strong basal branching and abundant secondary heads. The result is a vibrant, long-lasting display of upright blooms that create a striking visual impact in the garden or in bouquets. Its vigorous field performance ensures it thrives even in hot and humid conditions, offering excellent display and shelf life that lasts well beyond expectations. Perfect for bedding or cutting, this easy-to-grow celosia delivers continuous color and beauty.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Celosia
Species:
plumosa
Common Name:
Celosia
Plant Habit:
Bushy, compact
Plant Height:
14-18 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late spring to frost
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Size:
1.5-2.5 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Clover Seed Co. Distributed in North America by Sakata Seed Corporation
Close Market Comparison:
Castle Pink, Flamma Orange
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
14-18 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
Cut Flower:
Yes
How to Grow:
Home gardeners may follow the instructions for professional growers.
Judges Observations
- “Vigorous and held up well through summer.”
- “More upright”
- “Nice uniformity, improved over comparisons”
- “Entry held up much longer and looked great. Perfect for bedding or cutting.”
- “Excellent performer despite trial drainage issues. Equal if not better branching and longer lasting flowers than comps.”
- “Dwarf plant growth, muti-branching had flowers in all those branches, good field performance, tolerant to heat and humid weather conditions, easy to grow, pink spiky flowers”
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