Ornamental flowers seeds

Century Mix celosia (Celosia plumosa)

Celosia plumosa

Century Mix celosia has confirmed characteristics that help you plan its placement and cultivation. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long.
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Quantity Approximately 100 bare seeds per packet
Exposure Sun or partial shade
Difficulty level Easy

Discover the plant

Family Begoniaceae
Genus Celosia
Species plumosa
Cultivar Century Mix
Type Non-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds
Cycle Annual

Century Mix celosia (Celosia plumosa) Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage.

The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.

Growth is worth checking after major changes in temperature, light exposure, rainfall, or watering frequency. You can keep the labelled packet until harvest or flowering so the variety details remain easy to consult. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth.

Photo de Célosie plumeuse mélange ‘Century’. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d’observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l’apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l’identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Planting depth Surface sow; do not cover
Spacing / density Allow for a 30-to-45-cm spread
Establishment temperature 21 to 24 °C
Establishment time 7 to 10 days
Best planting time After all frost risk
Propagation Seed
Growing method
For best results with Century Mix celosia, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot.

Soil and care

The right conditions.

Exposure Sun or partial shade
Soil pH Light, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature Frost tender during annual production
Watering
For Century Mix celosia, check soil moisture before watering and adjust frequency to weather and observed growth. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.
Soil type
This variety prefers soil or growing medium that follows the drainage and texture information published for Century Mix celosia. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.
Fertilization
Fertilization for Century Mix celosia can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for Century Mix celosia relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation.

Container growing

A controlled environment.

Recommended pot size
Container at least 30 cm wide with drainage
Century Mix celosia can be considered for a container when volume, drainage, and light match the expected growth. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot.
Photo de Célosie plumeuse mélange ‘Century’. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d’observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l’apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l’identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Bloom and dimensions

The complete profile.

Flower color Mixed colours
Foliage color Green
Foliage type Green foliage
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom period
Flowering of Century Mix celosia can be appreciated according to the timing, colour, and garden role described for this variety. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.
Maximum height 40 cm (15,7 po)
Maximum width 20 cm (7,9 po)
Photo de Célosie plumeuse mélange ‘Century’. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d’observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l’apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l’identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Garden associations

What to plant with it.

Good companions
Published companion information for Century Mix celosia includes Ses très longues plumes colorées d’environ 30 cm donnent un effet vertical marqué, apprécié dans les aménagements et comme fleur coupée. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.
Century Mix celosia can be integrated into your space by respecting its dimensions, habit, and confirmed garden or culinary use. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.

Frequently asked questions

Everything toknow.

Approximately 100 bare seeds. Century Mix celosia, Celosia plumosa, is an ornamental annual with a upright habit, reaching approximately 40 cm tall and approximately 20 cm wide. Very long coloured plumes approximately 30 cm long create a strong vertical effect valued in landscapes and as cut flowers. Start indoors before final frost, maintain 21 to 24 °C, and allow 7 to 10 days for germination and approximately 12 to 13 weeks to the ornamental stage. Place in sun or partial shade as conditions allow, in dry, well-drained soil. Water regularly without saturating the medium and harden seedlings before transplanting. The packet contains approximately 100 non-organic bare seed. Century Mix celosia.
Start indoors before final frost. Century Mix celosia, Celosia plumosa, is an ornamental annual with a upright habit, reaching approximately 40 cm tall and approximately 20 cm wide. Very long coloured plumes approximately 30 cm long create a strong vertical effect valued in landscapes and as cut flowers. Start indoors before final frost, maintain 21 to 24 °C, and allow 7 to 10 days for germination and approximately 12 to 13 weeks to the ornamental stage. Place in sun or partial shade as conditions allow, in dry, well-drained soil. Water regularly without saturating the medium and harden seedlings before transplanting. The packet contains approximately 100 non-organic bare seed. Century Mix.
Maintain a temperature of 21 to 24 °C. Century Mix celosia, Celosia plumosa, is an ornamental annual with a upright habit, reaching approximately 40 cm tall and approximately 20 cm wide. Very long coloured plumes approximately 30 cm long create a strong vertical effect valued in landscapes and as cut flowers. Start indoors before final frost, maintain 21 to 24 °C, and allow 7 to 10 days for germination and approximately 12 to 13 weeks to the ornamental stage. Place in sun or partial shade as conditions allow, in dry, well-drained soil. Water regularly without saturating the medium and harden seedlings before transplanting. The packet contains approximately 100 non-organic bare.
Yes. The ASPCA classifies Celosia plumosa as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, so toxicity is marked FALSE and pet friendly is marked TRUE. This value describes the plant itself, not every product used in the garden. Even a non-toxic plant may cause digestive discomfort when an animal consumes a large amount. Fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and growing media carry their own risks. Keep packets, seeds, and recently treated plants out of reach. If substantial consumption or unusual symptoms occur, contact a veterinarian and provide the name Celosia plumosa along with the products applied during cultivation. A plant described as pet friendly should not be used as routine pet food, and packet precautions still apply.
Century Mix celosia is enjoyed during the flowering or decorative development period indicated for this variety. Century Mix celosia is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 12-13, height: 40 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Century Mix Extremely long plumes, about 30 cm long.