Celosia Cristata Flower

Celosia are noted for their brilliant rooster comb plumes.

Celosia cristata flower. Celosia makes a very showy unusual display in borders and as edging. Want flowers that last for up to a month in stunning colors and striking shapes. Get to know celosia.

The plants produce dense undulating inflorescences that resemble the red combs on the heads of roosters hence their. Cockscombs are tender perennials but are usually grown as annuals in cooler climates. 1 plumosa varieties which bear whorls of tiny flowers on a feathery spike.

Twisted red cockscomb celosia cristata proven winners javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. Proven winners twisted red cockscomb celosia cristata red plant details information and resources. How to grow and care for celosia flowers annual celosia cristata.

A plume type celosia argentea also known as plumed celosia. The flower heads resemble the structures of a brain and in some varieties a rooster s comb. The flowers appear as feathery plumes and come in the.

2 cristata the well known crested cockscomb and coral like varieties. While the brilliant reds are by far the most popular color celosia or cockscomb also come in yellow orange crimson rose and purple flowers. Cockscomb celosia cristata common garden plant of the amaranth family amaranthaceae.

Cristata formerly celosia cristata known as cockscomb is the cristate or crested variety of the species celosia argentea it was likely originally native to india where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by indian burmese and chinese gardeners who planted it near temples. It blooms in red yellow pink white and orange. Celosia is a heat tolerant flower known for producing vibrant velvety blooms with three primary forms.