First Flame™ Red Celosia

First Flame™ Red is a compact, upright celosia with vivid red summer plumes. PanAmerican Seed identifies the exact selection with code PAS905170 and lists it at 10–14 inches tall by 10–16 inches wide, with spring-through-late-summer flowering. It works at the front of a sunny border or in a container where the dense blooms can stand out. [PanAmerican Seed product information](https://www.panamseed.com/products/014506754004463/celosia-first-flame-red/) · [RHS growing profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/374317/celosia-argentea-plumosa-group-first-flame-red-pas905170-first-flame-series/details) ## Garden Use Use this short, branched annual in groups along a bed edge or as a colorful container accent. The breeder describes the First Flame series as uniform across colors and suited to borders and containers; the selection’s red plumes keep the cultivar identity clear in a mixed planting. ## Growing Conditions Choose full sun and moist but well-drained soil. The RHS lists clay, loam, sand, and chalk soils and advises protecting the plant from frost. Its mature size is about 10–14 inches high and 10–16 inches wide. ## Maintenance The RHS reports that no pruning is required. Water during dry spells and remove spent stems only when you want to tidy the display. It is drought tolerant once established, but regular moisture supports fresh growth in containers.