Celosia 'Cramers' Burgundy'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1997
Good Qualities:
Great color (6); Dries well (2); Good form..good for mixed bouquets; Best dried crested celosia I've seen. Very opulent looking celosia. Rich and velvety; I like the dark rich burgundy dried, continuously produced and produced an nice mix of stem lengths; Even liked the foliage on them, everything about this plant was great!; Strong, straight stems; Heads got really big.
Problems:
They really must have support-but this is really not a problem; Seeds not all true. Not very tall; Color was not consistent--either the seed of this and Rose got mixed or they both produced same color of blooms. Flower spikes were small and stems very thick. Stems often grew crooked and contorted. Flower shape inconsistent too; Celosia is always a challenge-must overcome greenhouse damp-off problems. So sensitive to frost.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 7.0 | 15 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Cramers' Posie Patch
116 Trial Rd. N.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-9494
FAX 717-367-8666
Comments:
Holds texture well when dried; The celosia was a complete surprise to us. It grew very well considering the amount of heat we had this season. However, it would probably not do so well in our typical climate. The center stem should be pinched back; Good germination.