Celosia  (Cockscomb)

Celosia is an annual flower whose silky blooms get attention wherever they grow thanks to a wide choice of appearance, size and color. With the plumed flower spikes, celosia can be used as a colorful addition to garden beds, or can be cut and used in dried arrangements.

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Common Name:  'Cockscomb'
Botanical Name : 'Celosia' argentea Cristata  Amigo Mix

Nothing else in the garden resembles this unusual, lovely Celosia! Huge heads, whorled and lobed like cabbages, nestle among large, tropical-looking foliage! The colors in this mix are magenta, neon rose, scarlet and yellow, all with green foliage, PLUS exciting mahogany-red, with leaves of deep purple scored with maroon veins and a dark green sheen! Absolutely unrivalled for rich color and stunning form!   This sun-lover puts on a tremendous show, with the velvety flower heads reaching 8-10" long and several inches across. They arise from from summer till frost on 6" tall plants, which display excellent heat tolerance through the worst August days

Common Name:  'Cockscomb'
Botanical Name : 'Celosia' argentea Cristata  Fresh Look Red                   

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Day after day, dense and brilliant rose-red plumes appear everlasting on tight bushy plants.  Excellent displays through heat, humidity, rain and drought.  Perfect for the front garden. Grows 12-18" in height.  Excellent cut flower, either fresh or dried.

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