Celosia
Price:
$2.59
Quantity Discount:
Common Name:
Cockscomb or Woodflowers
Details:
Celosia are also called Cockscomb and Woolflowers. Celosia are noted for their brilliant "rooster comb" plumes. Celosia makes a very showy, unusual display in borders and as edging. While the brilliant reds are by far the most popular color, Celosia, or Cockscomb, also come in yellow, orange, crimson, rose, and purple flowers. Celosia are wonderful for bouquets, fresh or dried. To dry these flowers, hang them upside down in a cool dark, and dry place for about two months.
Varieties: Amigo Mix, Cocktail Mix, Kimono Mix, Prelude Mix, Prelude Pink, Prelude Scarlet, Prelude White
Varieties: Amigo Mix, Cocktail Mix, Kimono Mix, Prelude Mix, Prelude Pink, Prelude Scarlet, Prelude White
Flower Color:
Red, Yellow, Orange, Crimson, Rose and Purple
Foliage Color:
Growing Tips:
They need rich soil with lots of compost to produce big, brilliant plumes.The soil needs to be moist, not wet.Water them during dry periods regularly. Soil should drain well. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a month.
To produce more plumes, pinch back the first one. While you may be anxious for those first bright blooms, this will promote more branching and reward you later.
To produce more plumes, pinch back the first one. While you may be anxious for those first bright blooms, this will promote more branching and reward you later.
Exposure:
Full Sun
Height:
2 Feet
Spacing:
18-24"
Hardy Temp:
USDA Hardiness Zone:
How To Uses:
Celosia are wonderful for bouquets, fresh or dried. To dry these flowers, hang them upside down in a cool dark, and dry place for about two months.? Celosia are wonderful for bouquets, fresh or dried. To dry these flowers, hang them upside down in a cool dark, and dry place for about two months.
Features:
Celosia are noted for their brilliant "rooster comb" plumes. Celosia makes a very showy, unusual display in borders and as edging. While the brilliant reds are by far the most popular color, Celosia, or Cockscomb, also come in yellow, orange, crimson, rose, and purple flowers.
Pot/Container Size:
6 Pack
