Smart Look Red (also known as Celosia argentea var. cristata, Prince of Wales Feather, Woolflower, or Red Fox) is native to the Mediterranean and East Africa. Greek for "burning," Celosia indicates the vibrant colors of this plumed cultivar of the flowering annual. Benary developed Smart Look Red for its compact habit. This plant has bushy, dark purple foliage 8-12" tall with plumes of scarlet flowers blooming from early summer to mid-fall. Bringing bright colors to borders, landscape beds, and containers, any cottage, rustic, or tropical flower garden will benefit from Smart Look Red's long season of showy color and texture. Long-lasting as a cut or dried flower, Celosia is an obvious choice for cut-flower gardens. Celosia flourishes with little more than full sun and regular water. For a taller variety, tryKelos Fire Red.
Smart Look Red Selling Tips
Sell Smart Look Red to customers looking for a low-maintenance showy annual to add to containers, borders, or a cut-flower garden. Celosia offers many benefits, from a compact, bushy habit and heat tolerance to large vivid flowers which bloom from early summer to mid-fall. Celosia plumes are fantastic additions to cut flower arrangements and offer up to six months of brilliant color in dried bouquets. This plant grows 10-12" tall and wide, requiring little more than full sun and moderate water. Create an attractive rustic or cottage garden by pairing this plant with Angleonia, African Marigold, Nasturtium, Lantana, and Euphorbia. Its stunning bright color makes Celosia well-suited to tropical gardens as well.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 8-10" apart in well-drained soil in full sun when temperatures are reliably above 55 degrees.
2. Water regularly and feed monthly.
3. Cut stalks and hang upside down until dry for use in dried arrangements or wreaths. Dried Celosia will have color for up to six months.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Smart Look Red, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.0, EC of 1.25-1.5, temperatures of 65-70 daytime and 62-65 nighttime, and moderate feed (150-200 ppm N) with a 17-5-17 mix. Use a 20-10-20 mix under high light conditions or alternate the two mixes. Provide 3,500-4,500fc of light during short days; this plant requires short days to flower. Use B-Nine or Bonzi to control growth. You may see aphids and thrips. Botrytis, root rot, and rhizoctonia can affect this plant.
Flowering
Scarlet plumes bloom from early summer to mid-fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.
Height Control
Use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm or a Bonzi drench at .5-1 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids and thrips.
Disease
Botrytis, root rot, and rhizoctonia can affect this plant especially during periods of high humidity and low light. Apply a fungicide and maintain humidity between 40% and 60% in your greenhouse. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Planting Smart Look Red Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Celosia Smart Look Red Quick Reference Guide
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Bloom Period
Fall, Summer
Color
Red
Habit
Compact, Mounding
Height
10-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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Smart Look Red (also known as Celosia argentea var. cristata, Prince of Wales Feather, Woolflower, or Red Fox) is native to the Mediterranean and East Africa. Greek for "burning," Celosia indicates the vibrant colors of this plumed cultivar of the flowering annual. Benary developed Smart Look Red for its compact habit. This plant has bushy, dark purple foliage 8-12" tall with plumes of scarlet flowers blooming from early summer to mid-fall. Bringing bright colors to borders, landscape beds, and containers, any cottage, rustic, or tropical flower garden will benefit from Smart Look Red's long season of showy color and texture. Long-lasting as a cut or dried flower, Celosia is an obvious choice for cut-flower gardens. Celosia flourishes with little more than full sun and regular water. For a taller variety, tryKelos Fire Red.
Smart Look Red Selling Tips
Sell Smart Look Red to customers looking for a low-maintenance showy annual to add to containers, borders, or a cut-flower garden. Celosia offers many benefits, from a compact, bushy habit and heat tolerance to large vivid flowers which bloom from early summer to mid-fall. Celosia plumes are fantastic additions to cut flower arrangements and offer up to six months of brilliant color in dried bouquets. This plant grows 10-12" tall and wide, requiring little more than full sun and moderate water. Create an attractive rustic or cottage garden by pairing this plant with Angleonia, African Marigold, Nasturtium, Lantana, and Euphorbia. Its stunning bright color makes Celosia well-suited to tropical gardens as well.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 8-10" apart in well-drained soil in full sun when temperatures are reliably above 55 degrees.
2. Water regularly and feed monthly.
3. Cut stalks and hang upside down until dry for use in dried arrangements or wreaths. Dried Celosia will have color for up to six months.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Smart Look Red, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.0, EC of 1.25-1.5, temperatures of 65-70 daytime and 62-65 nighttime, and moderate feed (150-200 ppm N) with a 17-5-17 mix. Use a 20-10-20 mix under high light conditions or alternate the two mixes. Provide 3,500-4,500fc of light during short days; this plant requires short days to flower. Use B-Nine or Bonzi to control growth. You may see aphids and thrips. Botrytis, root rot, and rhizoctonia can affect this plant.
Flowering
Scarlet plumes bloom from early summer to mid-fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.
Height Control
Use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm or a Bonzi drench at .5-1 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids and thrips.
Disease
Botrytis, root rot, and rhizoctonia can affect this plant especially during periods of high humidity and low light. Apply a fungicide and maintain humidity between 40% and 60% in your greenhouse. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Planting Smart Look Red Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Celosia Smart Look Red Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Summer
Color
Red
Habit
Compact, Mounding
Height
10-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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