Celosia, Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Plume Plant 'New Look Red'

Celosiaargentea var. plumosa

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Synonym
Celosia plumosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marbury, Alabama

Pinconning, Michigan

Morris, Minnesota

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

West Islip, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Clarksville, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Clarksville, TN | April 2010 | positive

We planted a flat of these last year in our garden (we're in zone 6) and they are really strong and thriving. This year as it has warmed ...Read More

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Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | positive

I bought some of these in 2005, and they reseeded, and came back up in 2006. The dark red/maroon color is extremely beautiful.

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Cambridge, ON (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

This plant is definately one of my favourites.. I have moved it a few times and it still thrives. The colour is gorgeous, I will absolut...Read More

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| May 2005 | neutral

Bought a six-pack of these and I was very pleased with the longlasting color they brought to the garden.

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