Description
Cockscomb is an annual herb and is very common as a garden plant. The tightly clustered blooms are said to resemble a rooster s comb, thus the common name “cockscomb”. Flower colors include red, yellow, orange, gold, and pink. The celosia or cockscombs are erect, branching plants with oval or lance-shaped, brightly colored flowerheads which usually stand above the foliage.
The Cristata cultivars are good in containers and prized for Japanese flower arrangements. have unusual flowers that can bloom up to 10 weeks. These flowers can have red, pink, purple, gold or bicolored blooms. When many celosia flower blooms are next to each other, they collectively resemble fire, which is why the name “Celosia” meaning burning in Greek was chosen.
| Common Name | Brain Celosia, wool flowers or cockscombs |
| Flower Colour | Orange |
| Bloom Time | mostly grown as an annual. |
| Height Specification | 1 to 1.5 feet |
| Growing Care | Easy |
Care for Celosia
- Celosia plants require soil that drains quickly. Poorly draining planting sites can cause them to develop root rot. Celosia will grow in nutrient-poor, sandy soil but thrive and bloom more profusely in soil that contains high levels of organic matter.
- The cockscomb flower requires full sun to do best. Celosia plants require a minimum of eight hours of direct sunlight.
- The plant perform best in big size containers (8inch or more) or plant them on ground
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