Celway™ Mixture Celosia

Celway™ Mixture is an upright Celosia spicata cut-flower selection with spikes in a range of colors. Each sturdy stem carries a central plume surrounded by smaller spikes, creating a full vertical accent in bouquets. Ball Seed lists spring through summer flowering and a mature height of 40–48 inches. ## Form and use The exact [Ball Seed selection profile](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=166305911003332) identifies this plant as Celosia spicata and lists an upright habit, sun exposure, medium water, heat tolerance, and bee attraction. It gives a height of 40–48 inches, or about 3.3–4 feet, and describes strong stems with a long vase life. Those qualities suit the tall spikes to mixed arrangements and backyard cutting. The color mix adds contrast to single-color and mixed bouquets. The [Celway Mix listing from West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/celway-mix) describes orange, purple, red, salmon, terracotta, and white flowers, with strong stems and a full central-and-side-spike form. ## Growing conditions The mix can be grown in full sun or partial shade in ordinary, moist soil, according to West Coast Seeds; Ball Seed lists sun and medium water. The breeder also describes the Celway series for greenhouse, high-tunnel, and field production. Make room for 40–48 inch stems and position them where they will not shade shorter flowers. Ball Seed lists a hardiness degree of 40°F but does not give a USDA zone. ## Maintenance Pinch seedlings to encourage branching, as recommended by West Coast Seeds. Harvest flower stems as their spikes develop to the color and shape you prefer. Ball Seed highlights the sturdy stems and long vase life for cut-flower use; remove fading stems to keep the planting tidy.