Celway™ Red Celosia

Celway™ Red is an upright Celosia spicata grown for distinctive flower spikes. Its sturdy stems carry 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?PHID=166305911004463&env=P) 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. Its red flower spikes bring a clear accent to mixed and single-color bouquets. ## Growing conditions Place the plant in full sun and provide moderate, consistent moisture in line with the breeder’s medium water rating. Leave vertical space for stems reaching 40–48 inches 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 Harvest flower stems for bouquets as the 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 neat and encourage attention to later blooms.