Celosia

There are few flowers as showy as celosia. Whether you plant the plumed type, which produces striking upright spires, or the crested type, which has a fascinating twisted form, you'll love using celosia in bouquets. The flowers are beautiful fresh, but you can also dry them easily. And they bloom in all the colors of a glowing sunset.

Plant established seedlings in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Celosia likes rich, well-drained soil with moderate water. Spider mites can sometimes be a problem in hot, dry weather.

Shown above: New Look celosia

Light:

Sun

Zones:

2-11

Plant Type:

Annual

Plant Height:

1-4 feet tall

Plant Width:

6-18 inches wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Armor Yellow celosia

(Celosia 'Armor Yellow') grows 16 inches tall and bears crested yellow blooms.
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Flamingo Feather celosia

(Celosia 'Flamingo Feather') grows 4 feet tall and bears plume-type pink flowers that dry very well.
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Fresh Look Yellow celosia

(Celosia 'Fresh Look Yellow') grows about 20 inches tall and bears abundant plume-type yellow flowers.
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Fresh Look Red celosia

(Celosia 'Fresh Look Yellow') is an award-winning selection with plumes of rosy-red flowers. It grows 18 inches tall.
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New Look Celosia

(Celosia 'New Look') bears red plumes and beautiful purple-tinged foliage. It grows 14 inches tall.
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New Look Red celosia

(Celosia 'New Look Red') grows 20 inches tall and bears red flowers over burgundy-red foliage.
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