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Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.
Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.
Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.
Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.Celosia Prestige Scarlet - 1997 AAS Flower Winner - Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period.

Celosia Prestige Scarlet

1997 AAS Flower Winner

Deep scarlet combs cover entire plant over a prolonged period. Highly recommended for bedding purposes. A very vigorous grower, it is easy to cultivate. Heat tolerant, carefree plants reach 15 to 20 inches in full sun. Good cut flower too.

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Categories: 1997, Celosia, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, National
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Celosia
Variety Name: Prestige Scarlet
Genus: Celosia
Species: cristata
Year: 1997
Common Name:  Cockscomb celosia
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Sakata Seed
Close Market Comparison: Toreador Red

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 17 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Scarlet
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: Combs are 3.5 inches wide

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Ensure all danger of frost is over before planting seed or transplanting outdoors.

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