Common
name: "New Look Celosia"
Latin name: Celosia argentea plumosa 'New Look'
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Upright clump
Max height: 10" - 14"
Spread: 8" - 12"
Flowers: Late spring - First
frost
Available cultivars: 1
Origin:
Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Celosia
'New Look'
Cultivation:
Celosia "New Look" is a fantastic hybrid with
a great new look. This exciting plant that was introduced in 1988
has bright red 4" plumes that are held above its reddish
foliage. Celosia New Look is very easy to grow... even a beginner can grow
it from seed or transplants. It thrives in full sun even during
the summers hottest days. It also hold up well to heavy
rains.
Plant in full sun in well drained soil either in containers or
beds. Celosia is quite sensitive to cold... so don't plant them
outdoors until your sure that danger of frost has passed.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Root rot if kept to wet.
