Common
name: "Cockscomb"
Latin name: Celosia argentea Cristata 'Amigo Mix'
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Upright clump
Max height: 6" - 8"
Spread: 4" - 6" Flowers: Late spring - First
frost
Available cultivars: 12+ Origin:
Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Celosia
'Amigo Mix'
Cultivation:
Within the "Cockscomb" family there are two types of
flowers... crested or plumed. 'Amigo mix' is of the crested type available
in shades of red, orange and yellow.
Both types are very colorful and excellent as cut or dried flowers.
Plant in full sun in well drained soil either in containers or
beds in a sheltered location. Coxcomb tolerates heat quite well. Celosia is quite sensitive to cold... so don't plant them
outdoors until your sure that danger of frost has passed. 'Amigo
Mix' will flower from late spring until first frost.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Root rot if kept to wet.
