Celosia spicata
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Celosia |
| Species | spicata |
| Synonyms | Celosia argentea ‘Spicata’ |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 60 - 75 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well in well-drained gardens, or as fresh cut flowers. |
| Propagation | Start propogations indoors by seed 8 - 10 before the last frost or outdoors after last frost. |
| Pests | This plant is suseptable to root rot in poorly drained areas. It may also be a victim of parasitic nematodes. |
| Flower Description | Silvery, pink flowers that bloom in mid summer until mid autumn. |
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