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Celosia, Cockscomb 'Burgundy Supercrest'

Celosiaargentea var. cristata

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Genus

Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Orange

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Regional

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

Carrollton, Georgia

Zachary, Louisiana

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mc Minnville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Keller, Texas

Tomball, Texas

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