Celosia Chinatown Red. I first planted this variety of celosia from seed 5 years ago. A summer long astonishment of color.
I provided artificial light and kept the lights just an inch above the seedlings so they stayed strong and stocky instead of getting leggy. Fiery plumes with feathery spikes on red stems float above attractive dark deep purple leaves. Its medium texture blends into the garden but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
Posted by bookerc1 mackinaw il zone 5a on nov 2 2011 8 08 am.
I provided artificial light and kept the lights just an inch above the seedlings so they stayed strong and stocky instead of getting leggy. Posted by bookerc1 mackinaw il zone 5a on nov 2 2011 8 08 am. I first planted this variety of celosia from seed 5 years ago. It was very easy to start indoors with good germination.