How to Grow Celosia Red Chief
Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Red Chief'
Your complete guide to growing Celosia Red Chief.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Celosia Red Chief
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Celosia Red Chief
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly affect celosia
Repels ants, aphids, and flea beetles through natural compounds
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary flower colors
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract beneficial insects
Similar heat tolerance, attracts pollinators, helps deter pest insects
Provide beneficial shade and windbreak, attract pollinators
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects, similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions
