Scientific Name : Celosia cristata
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Spacing : 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Height : 8 - 16" (20 - 41cm)
Width : 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
Exposure : Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as: Coated.
Plug crop time: 3 to 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 8 weeks
- First-of-its-kind novelty celosia shows one big flower atop the plant.
- In the greenhouse, flower is red and foliage is green with some red. Outdoors, foliage is darker and more purple-toned and flower is darker purple.
- Unusual shape and eye-catching colour add drama to landscapes, gardens and containers.
- Good mid-height border plant.
- NOTE: Shorter growth in high light.