Celosia spicata


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusCelosia
Speciesspicata
SynonymsCelosia argentea ‘Spicata’
CategoryAnnuals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60 - 75 cm
Spread30 - 60 cm
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well in well-drained gardens, or as fresh cut flowers.
PropagationStart propogations indoors by seed 8 - 10 before the last frost or outdoors after last frost.
PestsThis plant is suseptable to root rot in poorly drained areas. It may also be a victim of parasitic nematodes.
Flower DescriptionSilvery, pink flowers that bloom in mid summer until mid autumn.

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