Celosia, Cockscomb 'Amigo Mahogany Red'

Celosiaargentea var. cristata

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Jackson, Mississippi

Page, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Humble, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Saint Petersburg, FL | December 2003 | positive

This plant I put in a pot and is adding a nice contrast in my garden with little care even though it's in partial shade. Surprisingly tho...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2003 | positive

I'm not a big Celosia fan, but this one is enough to convert me, I think. Petite plants have crinkly, dark purple-green leaves, with an ...Read More

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