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Fiery Display of Celosia 'First Flame Mix'

Add a burst of fiery colour to your garden with Celosia 'First Flame Mix'. This compact annual bedding plant is renowned for its upright, plume-like flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow—evoking the brilliance of a summer sunset. Celosia belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is prized for its long-lasting, exotic blooms that stand out in any setting.

Why Choose Celosia 'First Flame Mix'?

• Dazzling Displays: The unique, flame-shaped inflorescences provide vivid colour from June through September.
• Adaptable Beauty: Perfect for flower beds, patio containers, window boxes, or as an eye-catching indoor accent.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care—ideal for busy gardeners or beginners.
• Bushy Habit: Grows to around 25–35cm tall and wide, making it suitable for tight spaces and mixed plantings.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting Time: Pot on plug plants immediately after arrival. Harden off before planting outside once risk of frost has passed (usually late spring).
• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Preference: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the compost dry out completely.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season for best results.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally trouble-free but watch for aphids and avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of mildew.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

• Create vivid summer bedding displays by pairing with marigolds, petunias, or salvia—plants that also love sun and free-draining soil.
• Add to mixed containers for a dramatic vertical accent and combine with trailing lobelia or alyssum for contrast.
• Celosia's unique texture makes it a standout in cut flower arrangements as well as garden borders.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Celosia plug plants?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring. Start indoors if needed and move outside once temperatures remain above 10°C at night.
• How long does Celosia flower?
  Celosia typically blooms from early summer until the first autumn frosts, providing months of colour.
• Can I grow Celosia indoors?
  Yes! Place in a sunny window and keep soil moist. Celosia adds striking colour to indoor displays as well as outdoor gardens.