10 Red Celosia Argentea Live Rooted Starter Plants – Cockscomb Feather Plume

Red Celosia Argentea, commonly called cockscomb or feather plume, is a colorful flowering annual valued for its vivid red blooms and upright growth habit. The green foliage may develop deep red tones, adding additional color to summer garden displays.

This listing includes 10 live rooted starter plants, shipped bare root with minimal soil around the roots to help retain moisture during transit. Celosia performs well in sunny garden beds, borders, containers, and cut-flower displays.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 10 live Red Celosia Argentea starter plants
• Plant form: Live rooted plants shipped bare root
• Flower color: Red; green foliage may have deep red tones
• Growth habit: Upright annual flowering plant
• Bloom period: Primarily summer
• Light: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil preferred
• Water: Moderate watering; avoid oversaturation
• Uses: Flower beds, borders, patio containers, and cut-flower arrangements
• Shipping condition: Plants are shipped without pots with minimal soil around the roots

🧾 MATERIALS:
10 live rooted Celosia plants, bare-root shipping preparation, minimal soil around roots.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Red Celosia, Cockscomb, Feather Plume
Scientific Name: Celosia argentea
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Life Cycle: Annual
Flower/Fruit Color: Red
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Not provided by seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Red Celosia?
The seller does not provide a specific USDA hardiness zone. Celosia is generally grown as a warm-season annual.

2. How much sunlight does Celosia need?
Red Celosia performs well in full sun to light shade, with brighter conditions supporting flowering.

3. How much water does Red Celosia need?
It has medium watering needs. Keep the soil adequately moist while avoiding oversaturation and poor drainage.

4. What is the growth habit of Celosia argentea?
Celosia argentea has an upright growth habit and produces colorful summer flower plumes.

5. Can Red Celosia be grown in containers?
Yes. The seller lists patio containers among its recommended uses, along with flower beds, borders, and cut-flower gardens.